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Bug Squad: Article

Guess How Many Are Coming to Dinner?

November 24, 2017
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Set a plate for one and you might get three more diners. Such was the case recently in a Sonoma garden when a patch Iceland poppy (Papaver nudicaule) drew a posse of hungry honey bees, all elbowing up to the plate. Iceland poppy is irresistible. Ironically, you won't find Iceland poppy in Iceland.
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Bug Squad: Article

A Royal Moment with a Queen Bumble Bee

November 23, 2017
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
It's Thanksgiving Day and time to give thanks for NOT what we WANT, but what we HAVE. And, not for what we OWN, but what we CANNOT. That includes the yellow-faced bumble bee, Bombus vosnesenskii. On the morning of Nov.
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Bug Squad: Article

Special Day for the Parasitoids and Walking Sticks

November 22, 2017
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
American biologist, researcher, theorist, naturalist and author E.O. Wilson once said: "(We have) reason to cherish each species in turn as a world unto itself, worthy of lifetimes of study." That includes parasitoids. "Parasitoid Palooza!" That was the theme of the open house hosted Saturday, Nov.
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UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

Weedy Rice Update 2017

November 22, 2017
By Whitney B Brim-Deforest
From the UC Rice Blog... The 2017 season kicked off with much fanfare regarding weedy rice. Thanks to the vigilance of the entire rice industry, the UCCE Rice Advisors received many calls regarding weedy rice, starting in late June, as growers finished their herbicide applications.
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UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Professor of Weed Science

November 21, 2017
By Gale Perez
Assistant Professor of Weed Science Penn State University Faculty Announcement: The Assistant Professor of Weed Science is a tenure-track faculty position with 60% extension and 40% research responsibilities.
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Michael McRee - 2017 Innovator of the Year
Conservation Agriculture: Article

2017 CASI Farmer Innovator Recognition of Michael McRee of Chowchilla, CA

November 21, 2017
By Jeffrey P Mitchell
In a recent meeting of San Joaquin Valley NRCS and Resource Conservation Districts leaders held at the Wool Growers' Restaurant in Los Banos, CA, the 2017 Conservation Agriculture Farmer Innovator Award was presented to Chowchilla, CA farmer, Michael McRee.
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