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Eggs tested for contaminants

February 14, 2018
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Maurice Pitesky, UC Cooperative Extension poultry specialist at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, is providing free egg testing for California backyard chicken owners. Pitesky's staff is testing eggs for different types of contaminants, depending on the county the eggs are from.
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bees and blooms frankie
Topics in Subtropics: Article

Protecting Wild Native Bees from Unintended Pesticides

February 14, 2018
By Ben A Faber
Where sufficient habitat is available, wild native bee species often provide all of the pollination services needed for high crop yields and fruit quality. Depending on the species, native bees may nest in underground tunnels, hollow plant stems, and tunnels in wood.
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Make time for staff performance appraisals in March

February 14, 2018
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
The annual performance appraisal is an opportunity for staff and supervisors to recognize accomplishments, identify opportunities to build skills, and align individual efforts to high-level unit and division goals.
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Cooperative Extension San Joaquin County: Article

February 2018 Field Notes Newsletter

February 14, 2018
In this issue: The Report from Pennsylvania Effects of Medusahead on Beef Cattle Gains Calendar of Events Golden State Dairy Management Conference Sorghum Seeding Rate Trial Results Almond Bloom Disease Control Insect Pest Monitoring for Tree Crops (Bloom-Spring)...
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Sacramento Valley Field Crops: Article

Have you filled out your Ag Census yet?

February 14, 2018
Growers, if you have ever wished that there were more resources for the crops you grow in your rotations, take a minute to fill out the Ag Census survey. This is essentially your vote on USDA spending. This is a way for growers to get priority in policy, funding, and research.
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Saharan Mustard. Photo: © 2005 Michelle Cloud-Hughes
UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

Keep your eyes out for the invasive Saharan mustard

February 14, 2018
By Devii R Rao
Saharan mustard is originally from the Mediterranean. It was introduced to California where it became a weed, particularly in the dryer parts of the state. Livestock can be poisoned by Saharan mustard if they are kept in fields that have little else to eat but Saharan mustard.
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mandarin
Topics in Subtropics: Article

Mandarin Juice in the Morning?

February 14, 2018
By Ben A Faber
In the citrus world there is a relative tolerance to the bacteria that causes Huanglongbing, or Citrus Greening. Grapefruit and some orange varieties are very sensitive and some mandarin varieties are much more tolerant, meaning they live longer in the presence of the bacteria.
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