George Judge Centennial Birthday Fund Campaign

This year marks an extraordinary milestone—Professor George Judge’s 100th birthday on May 2, 2025. In celebration of his incredible contributions to Agricultural and Resource Economics (ARE), we are launching the George Judge ¼ Million Campaign to continue his legacy of excellence and support for graduate students.

Join us in commemorating Professor George Judge’s centennial birthday and ensuring that his legacy lives on for years to come. Make your gift today and help us reach -- or even better, surpass -- our goal!

ARE Hosts Workshop on Impact Analyses and Decision Strategies for Agricultural Research

The Annual Meeting of the multi-state research project on Impact Analyses and Decision Strategies for Agricultural Research, was hosted by ARE in Berkeley, March 28th-29th. The event was organized by Professor David Zilberman. 
 

'California Democrats Seek to Balance Climate with Cost of Living'

"Cap-and-Trade starts with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions," states ARE Professor Meredith Fowlie. Read and listen to this NPR report featuring comments from Professor Fowlie.

‘Catastrophic’ Honeybee Losses Threaten California’s Almond Crop

A San Francisco Chronicle article features comments by Professor Aaron Smith, the Gordon Rausser Distinguished Chair in Agricultural and Resource Economics.

It’s Game on for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Export

What will this mean for U.S. consumers and the climate? Read more of Meredith Fowlie's blog here.

Tax Credit Proposed to Offset Cost of Farmworker Overtime

ARE Assistant Professor of Cooperative Extension Ali Hill's 2023 analysis in ARE Update titled "California’s Overtime Law for Agricultural Workers: What Happened to Worker Hours and Pay?" is featured in the above titled article in AgAlert.

Many Liberal Tesla Drivers Are Now Sporting Anti-Musk Bumper Stickers

ARE Professor Jim Sallee was interviewed for this Cap Radio segment. 

Be the Light

March 13th, 2025 is Cal's Big Give, a 24-hour campus-wide fundraising effort, and we are encouraging ARE friends and alumni throughout the world, to show support for ARE and *Give Big*.

Is US Farmland Better Used for Corn Ethanol or Solar Power?

Analysis from an EI blog post by ARE Professor Aaron Smith was featured in a recent article in Straight Arrow News. 

Electric Vehicles and the Inflation Reduction Act

Research by ARE faculty member Joe Shapiro and co-authors was featured in a recent article in The Guardian: "Elon Musk’s journey from climate champion to backing EV-bashing Trump." 

Sofia Berto Villas-Boas Appointed Next Chair of ARE

ARE is pleased to announce that Sofia Berto Villas-Boas has agreed to serve as the Chair of the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, effective July 1, 2025.

Remembering Jerry Siebert

Jerry passed away on August 4, 2024. The ARE community remembers Jerome (Jerry) Siebert, an Extension Specialist Emeritus and longtime colleague in the Department of Agricultural Economics at U.C. Berkeley.

Adapting the US Federal Crop Insurance Program for Climate Change: Critical Lessons for Policy Design

In his recent article published in the ARE Update, Assistant Professor Francis Annan presents a descriptive framework that sheds light on alternative policy redesign for climate resilience, with implications for ongoing discussions around the Farm Bill. 

Costly Wildfires Imperil Utilities Accused of Causing the Spark

ARE Professor Meredith Fowlie was interviewed for this above titled article published in The Washington Post.

Thirsty Skies, Arid Land

ARE Assistant Professor of Cooperative Extension Ellen Bruno was interviewed for this Ambrook Research article regarding drought.  Ambrook Research is a journalistic outlet that covers issues in modern agriculture. They publish original research and stories on topics that affect farmers, the agriculture industry, and the public.

How Climate Change is Reshaping Home Insurance in California — and the Rest of the U.S.

ARE Professor Meredith Fowlie is featured in this NPR report regarding climage change impact on home insurance throughout the U.S.

Big Oil and Big Ag are Teaming Up to Turn Cow Poop into Energy — and Profits. The Math Doesn’t Add Up

ARE Professor Aaron Smith is interviewed and his research referenced in the above titled article published in the current edition of Vox. 

Tesla Failed to Meet Its EV Sales Goals and Wall Street's Expectations

ARE Professor Joe Shapiro's research referenced in the above-titled article published in Quartz.

UCLA Faces Critical Weather Warning as Fire in Pacific Palisades Nears 3,000 Acres

"A fire in the Pacific Palisades – which began burning about six miles from UCLA on Tuesday morning – has since reached more than 2,900 acres, but it does not pose a risk to campus at this time, said UCLA Office of Emergency Management spokesperson Seán Devine." 

Adapting the U.S. Federal Crop Insurance Program for Climate Change: Critical Lessons for Policy Design

This is the title of ARE Professor Francis Annan's article in the current issue of ARE Update. Prof. Annan "present(s) a descriptive framework that sheds light on alternative policy redesigns for climate resilience, with implications for ongoing discussions around the Farm Bill."

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