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hlb infection
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HLB Video in Spanish

July 10, 2020
By Ben A Faber
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), through its Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Program, has developed a mobile-friendly, Spanish-language training video. It's for use by field crew supervisors and farm labor contractors prior to harvest.
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Ant trail on building exterior, Evett Kilmartin UC ANR
The Real Dirt: Article

Dealing with an Ant Invasion

July 10, 2020
We often experience ants in our homes when weather conditions change. They are typically looking for food, water, warmth, and/or protection from extreme weather conditions. Ants belong to the insect order Hymenoptera and are close relatives of bees and wasps.
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Johnsongrass, Sorghum halepense
UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

Johnsongrass in organics: Mow it?

July 9, 2020
By Margaret G Lloyd
From the Small and Organic Farm Advisor Blog Johnsongrass in organics: Mow it? Yes, mow it! Mowing works to at least prevent seed spread and regular mowing will weaken rhizomes. Seed establishment has the greatest potential for the establishment and spread of johnsongrass and must be prevented.
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Coordinator News: Article

Racial Equity Resources

July 9, 2020
By Missy Gable
Many thanks for those who were able to join the Racial Equity in the Garden Brown Bag webinar this week.
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STAR Photo v1
Coordinator News: Article

UC Master Gardener Program: STAR Award Winners Celebrated

July 9, 2020
By Melissa G Womack
UC Master Gardener Program Coordinators, Marcy Sousa and Maggie O'Neill, were recognized at this years 2019/20 STAR Awards for their incredible contributions and collaborative spirits for the UC Master Gardener Program and UC ANR.
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HLB symptoms
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HLB Solution?

July 8, 2020
By Ben A Faber
A Solution for the devastating bacteria causing citrus huanglongbing? UC Riverside scientists have found the first substance capable of controlling Citrus Greening Disease, which has devastated citrus farms in Florida and also threatens California. Oranges afflicted with Citrus Greening Disease.
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Next UC president and ANR Strategic Plan refresh

July 8, 2020
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Dear Colleagues, I am thrilled that Michael Drake will return to UC as its next President; he brings a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of higher education in addition to a strong track record of growing programs, supporting all aspects of the university community and advancing diversity,...
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The 2018 UC team, comprised of UC Davis and UC Berkeley graduate students, won the national Linnaean Games championship. From left are graduate students Zachary Griebenow and Brendon Boudinot of UC Davis, captain Ralph Washington Jr. of UC Berkeley (he received his bachelor's degree in entomology from UC Davis) and Emily Bick of UC Davis. (ESA Photo)
Bug Squad: Article

The Entomology Games: Righting a Wrong Name

July 8, 2020
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
The governing board of the 7000-member Entomological Society of America (ESA) announced July 6 that it has changed the name of the student trivia contest from "Linnaean Games" to "Entomology Games." And rightfully so.
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