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Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Sustainably manage pests using IPM!

February 14, 2024
By Lauren Fordyce
In February we recognize Valentine's Day, President's Day, and Black History Month, but did you know it is also IPM month?
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Emma Volk
ANR News Releases: Article

UC ANR adds expertise in wildfire, agriculture, health and more

February 14, 2024
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
To help Californians address challenging issues, University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources continues to hire UC Cooperative Extension experts to work in communities throughout the state, from Del Norte County to Imperial County.
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UC Rice Blog: Article

New Herbicide Registered in California Rice for 2024: Cliffhanger™

February 14, 2024
By Consuelo B Baez Vega, Whitney B Brim-Deforest, Taiyu Guan
California rice growers will have a new herbicide available this year: Cliffhanger, manufactured by Gowan Co. The active ingredient is benzobicyclon, which is the same as one of the two active ingredients in the currently registered herbicide, Butte.
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Topics in Subtropics: Article

Small Farm Conference

February 14, 2024
By Ben A Faber
FEBRUARY 26 - MARCH 1 One of the most frequent questions we get about this event is: so, where exactly will the conference take place?
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Ready to greet the crowds are (from left) Emma Kraft, undergraduate intern; Nick Latina, doctoral student, Plant Pathology; Shahid Siddique, associate professor and principal investigator; Alison Blundell, doctoral candidate, Plant Pathology; Pallavi Shakya, doctoral candidate, Plant Pathology; Bardo Castro, postdoctoral fellow; Veronica Casey, doctoral student, Entomology; and Ching-Jung Lin, doctoral candidate, Plant Pathology. (Photo courtesy of the Siddique lab)
Bug Squad: Article

Showcasing Animal and Plant Parasitic Nematodes

February 13, 2024
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Nematologists answered scores of questions at the 13th annual UC Davis Biodiversity Day, a "Super Science Day" held Feb. 10. The Nematode Collection, showcased in the Katherine Esau Science Hall, drew hundreds of visitors wanting to know more about the organism commonly known as "roundworm.
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New password for Guest WiFi at ANR building in Davis

February 13, 2024
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
As part of our ongoing commitment to maintaining a secure and efficient network environment, we would like to inform you of some upcoming changes to our guest WiFi access in the ANR building at 2801 Second Street in Davis. On Feb.
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UC Master Gardener Program Statewide Blog: Article

Pruning Roses and Cultivating Beauty

February 13, 2024
By Barbra Braaten
Pruning roses is not just a chore; it's an important practice for nurturing vibrant, healthy roses and fostering the beauty of your garden. In California, where the climate is favorable for growing roses, understanding the significance of pruning is key to achieving thriving and healthy roses.
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A series of wildfire experiments conducted at UC San Diego carry implications for aquatic ecosystems in areas such as the Sierra Nevada mountains. Photo credit: C.Wall

Wildfires Also Impact Aquatic Ecosystems

February 13, 2024
By Grace N Dean
In devastating cases dotting the globe in recent years, climate warming has led to an increase in the number and severity of destructive wildfires. Climate change projections indicate that environmental and economic damage from wildfires will spread and escalate in the years ahead.
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