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Open Enrollment begins Thursday, Oct. 27

October 27, 2022
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
UC's Open Enrollment for 2023 benefits begins on Thursday, Oct. 27, at 8 a.m., and ends on Friday, Nov. 18, at 5 p.m. UC will continue to offer the same benefit plans as this year for faculty and staff.
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This entry accepted into the 2021 International Insect Salon features Gulf Fritillaries, Agraulis vanillae, and is titled "Keeping Busy." (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Like to Photograph and Share Images of Bugs?

October 26, 2022
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
If you like to photograph and share images of bugs, this is for you. Submissions are open for the 64th Annual International Insect Salon, hosted by the Peoria Camera Club of Illinois.
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Noted honey bee geneticist Robert E. Page Jr. checks out a bee swarm at Arizona State University.
Entomology & Nematology News: Article

Rob Page Selected Recipient of CA&ES Exceptional Emeriti Faculty Award

October 26, 2022
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
UC Davis-trained honey bee scientist Robert E. Page Jr., known as the leading honey bee geneticist in the world, has been named the recipient of the Exceptional Emeriti Faculty Award, from the UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CA&ES).
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2022 Central Coast Tree Crop Workshop

October 26, 2022
2022 Central Coast Tree Crop Workshop This workshop will cover production information for the following tree crops: apples, cherries, peaches, plums, nectarines, prunes, and walnuts 2 Hours of DPR CE Credits and 3.
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Tulare County Cooperative Extension: Article

Orchard and Vineyard Field Day

October 26, 2022
Orchard and Vineyard Field Day Wednesday, November 16th, 2022 Location: UCANR - Kearney Agricultural Research and Estension Center and USDA-ARS 9240 S. Riverbend Ave.
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citrus root rot
Topics in Subtropics: Article

Citrus Fungicides

October 26, 2022
By Ben A Faber
The UC ANR Integrated Pest Management website for citrus along with many deciduous tree crops has been updated for fungicides. Specifically there's a listing of citrus fungicides and their efficacy.
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Sunlight Under a Live Oak Tree by Old Shoe Woman is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Let's Plant More Trees!

October 26, 2022
We can never have enough trees! We've all heard the many reasons and benefits of trees. But it's always worth being reminded of their value, especially in these times of difficult climate change. TREES: eat greenhouse gases that cause climate change. boost our mental and physical health.
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Sherman Library and Gardens

October 25, 2022
Sherman Library and Gardens has been here since 1955 and Scott has continued with the botanical, educational, historical, and cultural institutions public gardens are intended to enhance. Learn more and listen to "In The Garden" radio show podcasts.
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A male monarch nectaring on a Mexican sunflower, Tithonia rotundifola, on Monday, Oct. 24 in a Vacaville garden. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Seen Any Monarchs Lately? They're Stopping for Flight Fuel

October 25, 2022
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Seen any monarchs lately? A beautiful male glided into our Vacaville garden late yesterday and made himself at home on our Mexican sunflowers, Tithonia rotundifola. He claimed the patch--"mine, all mine, all mine!"--until a honey bee buzzed by looking for nectar.
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