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James R. Carey, distinguished professor of entomology, is the author of a landmark study published in the journal Science in 1992 that showed mortality of Mediterranean fruit flies (medflies) slows at older ages. This is an image by photographer Jack Kelly Clark, formerly of the UC Integrated Pest Management Program.
Bug Squad: Article

Why Insect Studies Can Tell Us a Lot About Human Longevity

May 3, 2019
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Insects can tell us a lot about human longevity. James R. Carey, UC Davis distinguished professor of entomology, will discuss "What Can Insect Studies Tell Us about Longevity and Aging? Lots!" at his UC Davis Emeriti Association presentation at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, May 9 in the Walter A.
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It's a Trap!

May 3, 2019
By Karey Windbiel-Rojas
In honor of May the 4th, the Star Wars fans here at the UC IPM Program thought we'd have some fun with that well-loved line from Episode VI.
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James R. Carey
Entomology & Nematology News: Article

James R. Carey: What Can Insect Studies Tell Us About Longevity and Aging?

May 3, 2019
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
James R. Carey, UC Davis distinguished professor of entomology, will speak Thursday, May 9 at the Walter A. Buehler Alumni Center on What Can Insect Studies Tell Us about Longevity and Aging? Lots! His talk, hosted by the UC Davis Emeriti Association, begins at 11:30.
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Stanislaus County: Article

Evapotranspiration Report - 05/02/2019

May 3, 2019
Hello all, Please find the attached document to provide the previous weeks estimated water use report in terms of evapotranspiration for almonds, peaches, walnuts, established vineyard, alfalfa, and pasture in Stanislaus County.
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Six adults and 2 kids hold containers of plants. EFNEP & UC Master Gardener collaboration helped parents with children to learn about container gardening!
Healthy Communities Blog: Article

Celebrating EFNEP’s 50 years with UC Master Gardeners in Tulare County

May 3, 2019
By Suzanne Morikawa
EFNEP, the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program, partnered with UC Master Gardeners in Tulare County to celebrate EFNEP's 50th Anniversary! The UC Master Gardeners provided a one-hour workshop about container gardening for parents of young children.
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Colusa County: Article

May 2019

May 3, 2019
Book of the Month - Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life Ornamental Plant of the Month - Alstroemeria Edible Plant of the Month - Unusual Herbs Recipe of the Month - Blackberry-Peach Bread Pudding Second Saturday at the Library Topic, Roses Saturday, May 11, 10 am to noon Colusa Library G...
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Citrus CUPS
Topics in Subtropics: Article

The Future of Citrus?

May 3, 2019
By Ben A Faber
Growers of one of Florida's signature citrus crops, the grapefruit, may see more production and possibly less of the deadly citrus greening disease.
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ACP adult and nymphs with white tubules by ANR
The Real Dirt: Article

Be on the Lookout for the Asian Citrus Psyllid

May 3, 2019
By Jeanette Alosi, UC Master Gardener of Butte County, May 3, 2019 Butte County is known for its delicious citrus. Mandarins are grown commercially in our banana belt foothills, and residents in the valley can enjoy citrus grown in their own gardens.
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