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IGIS: Article

A brief history of the digital map

February 28, 2015
By Maggi Kelly
Nice consise history of mapping from his lecture "The Ubiquitous Digital Map" by Gary Gale, Director of Global Ccommunity Programs, HERE. http://www.vicchi.
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A beekeeper smoking a hive. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

The UC Apiary Newsletter Is Smokin'

February 27, 2015
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
If you're looking for the newsletter, from the UC apiaries, it has a new home. The new UC California Cooperative Extension apiculturist, Elina Lastro Nio, has moved it to her website now that Eric Mussen has retired.
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Conservation Agriculture: Article

Audio discussion of Agronomy Journal research article

February 27, 2015
By Jeffrey P Mitchell
A link to the article published in Agronomy Journal is available below. Also posted here is an audio interview and discussion of this article. Please use the link below to hear this discussion.
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Ca drought
Topics in Subtropics: Article

Drought Information Resources

February 27, 2015
By Ben A Faber
California is suffering historic drought conditions. The information on this webpage offers farmers and ranchers links to valuable resources, carried out by researchers and specialists, on a vast array of issues they are facing during this extremely dry and difficult year.
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Vern Burton at 85. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Remembering Vernon Burton: 1924-2015

February 26, 2015
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Family, friends and colleagues are remembering Vernon Burton, 90, known for his 38-year exemplary career with UC Cooperative Extension, including 10 years as a Kern County farm adviser in Bakersfield, and 28 years with UC Davis Department of Entomology (now the UC Davis Department of Entomology and...
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Emcee Bill Rains (left) congratulations Robbin Thorp. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Two Who Make a Difference

February 25, 2015
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
They are two who make a difference. Native pollinator specialist Robbin Thorp, emeritus professor of entomology, received the 2015 Distinguished Emeritus Award and Hugh Dingle, emeritus professor of entomology, received an Edward A.
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UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

JOB OPENING :: Assistant Professor of Weed Science

February 25, 2015
By Gale Perez
This is a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level, approximately 80% Research and 20% Extension on a 12-month appointment. The position is available on or after August 1, 2015.
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