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UC Davis doctoral student Danielle Rutkowski, winner of a President's Prize at the ESA meeting, is "framed" at the awards ceremony. (Entomological Society of America/Photography G)
Entomology & Nematology News: Article

Danielle Rutkowski: ESA President's Prize

November 15, 2021
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
When doctoral student Danielle Rutkowski of the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology received the President's Prize in her category for her research presentation at the recent Entomological Society of America (ESA) meeting in Denver, the prize was not only special but so was the photogra...
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Looking down at a table set with food. Hands are reaching in with utensils to put turkey and sweet potatoes on plates. Banner reads Happy Thanksgiving from the SLO and SB County Master Food Preservers
Master Food Preserver SLO/SB Counties: Article

4 Tips for a Food Safe Thanksgiving

November 15, 2021
By Shannon Klisch
This Thanksgiving could be our biggest family and friend get together in a long time, with some projecting a 13% increase in holiday travel compared to 2020. To protect yourself and your family from COVID-19, see CDC's Safer Ways to Celebrate Holidays.
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Figure 1. Delta rice is entirely drill-seeded, in contrast to the water-seeding done in the Sacramento Valley.
SJC and Delta Field Crops: Article

2021 Delta Rice Recap

November 15, 2021
By Michelle M Leinfelder-Miles
In 2021, rice acreage in the Delta, south of the Yolo Bypass, was roughly 6,600 acres. Most of the Delta acreage is in San Joaquin County, with a few hundred acres in Sacramento County. Delta rice acreage has been steadily increasing over the last several years (Table 1).
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SFREC fire 3
Ranching in the Sierra Foothills: Article

Livestock Access Pass Program Update

November 15, 2021
By Daniel K Macon
Working in partnership with CALFIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer, sheriff's offices, and offices of emergency services in Placer, Nevada, and Yuba Counties, the livestock community established a 3-county Livestock Access Pass program for commercial livestock producers.
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Outdoor Salad Bar - photos by Al Alvarado
Under the Solano Sun: Article

A Follow-Up to My Last Blog (Winter Veggie Escape)

November 15, 2021
We are finally entering the fall season! I love the summer, but also love to experience the changing of seasons, especially Fall... with the cool, crisp air and the opportunity to wear my favorite scarves that are beautiful shades of orange, red, yellow, and brown.
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UCCE Central Sierra Livestock & Natural Resources: Article

Placer RCD Horse Property Workshop

November 15, 2021
The Placer Resource Conservation District is hosting a horse property workshop in Auburn on December 4. Details attached! Thank you.
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CBWCD Mulch Study Group
UCCE Master Gardeners of San Bernardino County Blogs: Article

Spotlight on UCCE Master Gardener of San Bernardino County Irene Yanez

November 14, 2021
By Janet S Hartin
Why did you decide to apply to the UCCE Master Gardener program in San Bernardino County? I decided to become a UCCE Master Gardener because I was interested in improving my knowledge in pesticide -free food production.
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