UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia)

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Don't miss the Medusahead and Barb Goatgrass Forum

October 30, 2013
By Gale Perez
Don't miss the Medusahead and Barb Goatgrass Forum on Nov. 5, 2013 at the UC Sierra Foothill Research & Extension Center (SFREC) in Browns Valley, CA. THE EVENT IS FREE! CLICK HERE for the agenda.
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First pesticide-residue-free certification appears on lettuce labels

October 29, 2013
By Gale Perez
[Packaging Digest 10 Oct 2013] United States produce industry leader, Tanimura & Antle has had its greenhouse grown butter lettuce independently certified as Pesticide Residue Free.? Lettuce packages will feature a new certification mark alerting shoppers to this unique product benefit.
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Continuing Education Courses Available from UC IPM

October 28, 2013
By Cheryl A Reynolds
If you find yourself needing a few continuing education units (CEUs) to renew your DPR QAL, QAC, or PCA license as the year draws to a close, take UC IPMs online courses on pesticide application methods and preventing pesticide runoff in urban areas for landscape and structural pest management profe...
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UCCE Farm Advisor inducted into USA Triathlon Hall of Fame

October 16, 2013
By Gale Perez
Yes, there is life beyond weeds. Anyone who has met Tom Lanini knows he is an avid fisherman, Joe DiTomaso is a chef, and Brad Hanson brews beer BUT did you know... Michelle Le Strange (UCCE Farm Advisor) competes in Ironman events. She's competed in 24 Ironman events and won 14.
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