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- Olive Knot
- Black Scale
UC Pest Management Guidelines (UC Statewide IPM Project Web Site)
UC Cooperative Extension Cost and Return Studies
- Almonds
  Double Line Drip Irrigation. Southern San Joaquin Valley. 2016 PDF
- Almonds
  Flood Irrigated. San Joaquin Valley North. 2011. PDF
- Almonds
  Micro-sprinkler. San Joaquin Valley North. 2016. PDF
- Olive Oil
  Super High Density. San Joaquin Valley 2007. PDF
- Olives - San Joaquin Valley. 2005 PDF
- Pecans - Sacramento/San Joaquin Valley - 2005. PDF
- Pistachios
  Low Volume Irrigation - San Joaquin Valley South. 2015. PDF
- Walnuts
  Late Leafing - Lateral Bearing. San Joaquin Valley North. 2017. PDF
- Walnuts
  Micro-Sprinkler Irrigation - San Joaquin Valley North. 2007 PDF

UCCE Siskiyou: Article

Annual Cattle Health Meeting

October 28, 2022

You are cordially invited to attend the Annual Cattle Health meeting presented by UC Cooperative Extension, Siskiyou County Cattlemen's Association and Siskiyou County CattleWomen. The meeting is on THURSDAY, February 24th, 2002 at 6:30 pm in the Montague Elementary School cafeteria.

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This 2006 image of UC Davis medical entomologist Bob Washino (left) shows him with Richard Bohart (1913-2007), for whom the Bohart Museum of Entomology is named. At the time, Washino was serving as chair of the Department of Entomology, and Bohart was being honored with a Distinguished Research Medal from the International Society of Hymenopterists. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Entomology & Nematology News: Article

Newly Created Video Pays Tribute to UC Davis Emeriti Faculty

October 28, 2022

By Kathy Keatley Garvey

When professors transition to emeriti, they may receive little recognition.

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A fruit fly edging toward a raspberry. This fruit fly is the spotted-wing Drosophila. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Entomology & Nematology News: Article

Wanhe Li: Fruit Flies Eat More and Sleep Less When They're Isolated and Lonely

October 28, 2022

By Kathy Keatley Garvey

Like humans, fruit flies eat more and sleep less when they're isolated and lonely.

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People stand in an almond orchard listening to Brent Holtz, who is holding a mic.

ANR Employee News: Article

Kearney hosts tour for fertilizer research conference attendees

October 28, 2022

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

More than 50 attendees of the CDFA Fertilizer Research and Education Program/Western Plant Health Nutrient Management Conference in Visalia visited Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center on Oct. 25.

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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

New study assesses the impact of socioeconomic stressors on health outcomes among caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic

October 28, 2022

By Danielle Lee, Wendi Gosliner

The COVID-19 pandemic caused sudden economic, childcare, and housing disruptions to families with low incomes and young children, resulting in poor health outcomes such as food insecurity and depressive symptoms.

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Topics in Subtropics: Article

Ants OnLine

October 28, 2022

By Ben A Faber

You wanted to see where all those ants are coming from? Well here is the site to see what ants are where with their descriptions and images. The ant fauna of California comprises 8 subfamilies, 44 genera and approximately 300 species (of which 30 are introduced).

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Snow plant pushing up through layer of white snow.

UC Master Gardener Program Statewide Blog: Article

Vampire plants!

October 28, 2022

By Missy Gable

Just like Dracula, parasitic plants get their nutritional needs met by feeding off other plants. Instead of fangs, these parasitic plants have specialized structures called haustoria that they use to pierce the cells of their host plant and suck out nutrients.

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The Real Dirt: Article

Promote Native Bee Habitat by Leaving some Leaves and Stems on the Ground

October 28, 2022

The arrival of fall brings shorter days, cooler nights and a gradual winding down of garden activity. Flowers start to fade, while leaves turn glorious colors and begin to fall from the trees. For many gardeners, though, fall isn't a time to relax and put their feet up.

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A Bohart associate for some three decades, Bill Patterson is shown working in the Bohart Museum of Entomology in 2013. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)"

Entomology & Nematology News: Article

Bill Patterson and Doris Brown Selected 'Friends of the College'

October 28, 2022

By Kathy Keatley Garvey

Bohart Museum of Entomology associate and longtime butterfly collector Bill Patterson and his wife, Doris Brown, of Sacramento are the 2022 recipients of the UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences' 'Friends of the College' Award.

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Inside a honey bee colony. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Bug Squad: Article

Congrats to Honey Bee Geneticist Rob Page!

October 28, 2022

By Kathy Keatley Garvey

Congratulations to UC Davis-trained bee scientist Robert E. Page Jr., recipient of the 2022 Exceptional Emeriti Faculty Award from the UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CA&ES).

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