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Rainier Cherries (Eric Hadley-Ives)
Napa Master Gardener Column: Article

Pruning your fruit trees- sometimes size matters!

February 25, 2023
I had a beautiful cherry tree many years ago that produced a lot of fruit. If I wanted to pick cherries before the birds ate them all I had to use a ladder. This really wasn't safe because I was leaning over the ladder trying to reach the cherries without getting off said ladder.
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A house fly feeding. (Photo courtesy of USDA-ARS)
Bug Squad: Article

How House Flies Are Trading Antibiotic Resistance Genes Among Themselves

February 24, 2023
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
If you're curious about house flies and the latest research on antibiotic resistance, you won't want to miss this seminar sponsored by the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology. Research molecular biologist Dana Nayduch of the Agricultural Research Service, U. S.
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Spring Gardening – March 2019

February 24, 2023
This is a fun show! Learn more and listen to "In The Garden" radio show podcasts. Would you like to get updates from the Orange County Master Gardeners? Hear about what we are doing in the community Receive the "Garden Beet". A quarterly gardening newsletter.
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The Shahid Siddique nematology lab was out in force at the 12th annual UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day. From left are graduate students Alison Coomer, Veronica Casey, Professor Siddique, and graduate students Pallavi Shakya, and Ching-Jung Lin.
Entomology & Nematology News: Article

Nematodes Take the Spotlight

February 24, 2023
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
What do you know about nematodes and what would you like to learn? The Shahid Siddique laboratory was out in force on Saturday, Feb. 18 during the 12th annual UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day.
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From left, UCCE fire advisors Luca Carmignani, Yana Valachovic, Katie Low, Barb Satink Wolfson, Lenya Quinn-Davidson, Alison Deak and Tori Norville.
ANR Employee News: Article

Take 10 minutes to complete the ANR wildfire survey

February 24, 2023
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
By taking a brief survey, you can help UC ANR colleagues on the fire team to better understand the wildfire-related needs of Californians. While taking the survey, you'll also learn tips for protecting your home from wildfire.
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Kids in green shirts read from pieces of paper as someone shoots video.
ANR Employee News: Article

Youth development advisors launch blog to share ideas

February 24, 2023
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
4-H youth development advisors JoLynn Miller, Nicole Marshall-Wheeler, Marianne Bird and fellow 4-H colleagues have started a new blog titled Youth Development Insights to share ideas, strategies and research from the field of positive youth development.
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Indian meal moth (Plodia interpunctella). Photo: Whitney Cranshaw, Colorado State University, Bugwood.org
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Pests in Your Food?

February 24, 2023
By Lauren Fordyce
No one likes to find pests in the pantry or kitchen, especially when they are found inside your food! A variety of insect and animal pests can infest and contaminate flours, grains, dry beans, pastas, dried herbs, dried fruit, and even chocolate! Earlier this month, UC IPM's Urban Program hosted a w...
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