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Under the Solano Sun: Article

A Heated Discussion

October 24, 2022
In early September 2022 our area was subjected to an extreme heat event. The official readings at Travis AFB were as follows: 9/4 107 degrees, 9/5 116 degrees, 9/6 115 degrees, 9/7 106 degrees, 9/8 113 degrees, and 9/9 109 degrees.
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monarch butterfly on milkweed (pics4learning.com)
Napa Master Gardener Column: Article

Got Milk(weed)?

October 22, 2022
The wonderful monarch butterfly has suffered a huge decline all over the United States. Here in California the situation is even worse. Although I have a big stand of milkweed, the monarch's favorite plant, I have not even seen a monarch this summer or fall.
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A golden dung fly, Scathophaga stercoraria, perched on a lavender in Vacaville, Calif. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Happy Friday Fly Day--from a Golden Goddess

October 21, 2022
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Thar's gold in them thar hills, and then there's that ol' golden dung fly, Scathophaga stercoraria. It's a red-eyed blond that definitely demands your attention.
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Salinas Valley Agriculture: Article

Introducing new Plant Pathology Advisor, Yu-Chen Wang

October 21, 2022
By Richard F Smith
Hi! I am Yu-Chen Wang! I am the new plant pathology advisor serving Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito counties. I am very happy to be here to join and serve the local community. I look forward to seeing your disease problems and learning more about the industry here.
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Glenn County: Article

UCCE Glenn County Sacramento Valley Almond Newsletter - Fall 2022

October 21, 2022
In This Issue: Almond Orchard Management Considerations Management Practices for Improved Water Capture 2022 Almond Season IPM Reflections UC IPM Air Blast Sprayer on-line calibration course Time for a Hard Look Upcoming Orchard meetings New IPM Advisor Introduction...
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A fruit fly, a spotted-wing drosophila, on a raspberry. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Entomology & Nematology News: Article

Yao Cai's Exit Seminar: 'How Do Flies Tell the Time of Day?'

October 21, 2022
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Yao Cai, who received his doctorate in entomology in September from UC Davis, will present his exit seminar, "How Do Flies Tell the Time of Day?" at the next UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology seminar, set Wednesday, Oct. 26.
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herbicides on trees 2020
Topics in Subtropics: Article

Tree Crop Herbicides

October 21, 2022
By Ben A Faber
Control of weeds has always been a major economic cost in subtropical fruit production because of favorable climate that allows for weed germination and year-round growth.
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Ceanothus 'Concha', Jeanette Alosi
The Real Dirt: Article

What Makes a Plant Drought Tolerant?

October 21, 2022
Fall is the best time to put new plants in the ground. They can establish roots and become accustomed to conditions in their new home before going dormant for the winter, then benefit from the mild spring conditions before the scorching heat of summer arrives.
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