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How Old Are Insects?

February 12, 2018
By Ben A Faber
In 'pond scum,' scientists find answers to one of evolution's which-came-first cases Moths and butterflies existed during Jurassic era, millions of years before flowering plants, team reports This means insects were just waiting for avocados and citrus to come along in order to start using them as a...
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Seville Oranges

Sweet Spot for Sour Oranges

February 12, 2018
Advice for the Home Gardener from the Help Desk of the UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County Client's Request: First, your tomatoes that I have been purchasing the last several years massively out produce the nursery ones.
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Fresno County 4-H: Article

February 2018 Guidelines

February 9, 2018
In This Edition: Plant a Seed And Watch It Grow! 4-H Leaders Council & Committee Meetings Pg. 2 4-H Hi-C Meeting - Pg. 2 EnrollmentVolunteers Incomplete Pg. 2 Enrollment Notes: Pg. 2 Community Service Online Reporting - Pg. 2 CCLS (Community Club Leaders) - Need to knowPg.
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UC Weed Science
UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

Weed Science events :: Diagnosing Herbicide Symptoms, Weed Day, Aquatic Weed School

February 9, 2018
By Gale Perez
Upcoming events July 10-11, 2018 :: Diagnosing Herbicide Symptoms 2018 July 12, 2018 :: Weed Day 2018 **Be a Weed Day sponsorclick HERE ** Sept. 5-6, 2018 :: Aquatic Weed School 2018 UC WEED Research & Information Center (WeedRIC) :: P: (530) 752-1748:: E: http://wric.ucdavis.
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A honey bee nectars on a rosemary blossom on Feb. 9 on the UC Davis campus. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Honey Bees Think It's Spring on the UC Davis Campus

February 9, 2018
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Spring doesn't "spring" on the University of California, Davis campus. Sometimes it skitters, scampers and scoots. That's in between the cool and warm temperatures that deceive us--and the bees.
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Young people from age 11 to 19 in San Mateo County took hikes and engaged in other outdoor activities at the 4-H Youth Summit in the Santa Cruz Mountains
Healthy Communities Blog: Article

Latino youths increase their presence in UC ANR 4-H program

February 9, 2018
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
For more than 200 youngsters in California, including 45 Latinos, the last weekend of January was a unique experience, full of physical activities and workshops that will help them build a successful future.
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