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Strawberries and Caneberries: Article

Moravec's Paradox

May 3, 2018
By Mark P Bolda
As we continue on our thought study on what might be a successful approach to machine harvest of berries: Great little note from The Economist on the limits of AI in the physical world.
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Extension apiculturist Elina Lastro Niño (left) demonstrates how to open a hive to a UC Davis summer camp. She'll be giving three live bee demonstrations at the California Honey Bee Festival: the first at 11:15, then 1 p.m. and the third at 3:45 in the bee tent. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Why You Should Bee-Coming to the California Honey Festival

May 2, 2018
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Here's why you should bee-coming to the second annual California Honey Festival, set from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, May 5 in downtown Woodland. Think fun, food, friends, family, and free. The honey-of-an-event--attendance is free--promises to be both entertaining and educational.
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This was the scene at the inaugural California Honey Festival. The organizers expected a crowd of 3000, and were delighted when 20,000 showed up. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Entomology & Nematology News: Article

It's All the Buzz: Saturday, May 5 Is Second Annual California Honey Festival

May 2, 2018
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
It's all the buzz. The second annual California Honey Festival, sponsored by the UC Davis Honey and Pollination Center and the City of Woodland, will offer scores of entertainment and educational activities and food and drink from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, May 5 in downtown Woodland.
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Cooperative Extension, Sutter-Yuba Counties: Article

UCCE Prune Field Meeting!

May 2, 2018
Prune Field Meeting Friday, May 4, 9am - 10am R&J Driers, 2200 Encinal Rd (west of LoMo Crossing)...
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UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT :: Strawberry Field Day

May 2, 2018
By Gale Perez
** THIS EVENT IS FREE ** Strawberry Field Day to demonstrate pest management research June 6, 2018 ? 9 AM-12 noon Spence USDA Farm ?
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CA Econ tweet Napolitano
ANR Employee News: Article

ANR exchanges ideas, creates new collaborations in Ontario

May 2, 2018
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
I don't know about you, but I'm really excited to have this gathering, VP Glenda Humiston said, as she greeted the people attending the 2018 ANR Statewide Conference in Ontario. More than 650 people participated in the conference held April 9-12 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Ontario Airport.
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ASICS gleans citrus at South Coast REC.
UC ANR South Coast REC Field Events, Workshops, and Extension: Article

Learning about citrus and giving back to the community...

May 2, 2018
By Tamara J Majcherek
In collaboration with OC Food Bank, (25) ASICS employess came to UC ANR South Coast REC, as part of their team building exercises during Earth Week. Tammy Majcherek, Explained how rare and important it is to receive and be able to provide those in need with fresh fruits and vegetables.
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