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 "The little things run the world," mused entomologist, biologist, naturalist and ecologist E. O. Wilson (1929-2023).He was referring to "the disproportionate role that they and other invertebrates play in food webs, ecosystem services, and generating and maintaining biological diversity," according to…

Disease Resistance CodesSome tomato varieties are developed to be resistant to certain diseases and pests. Codes may be listed with the tomato information. Here is a list of some codes that you may see. For more details about some that may apply to our area, see the article Decoding Tomato Disease Resistance…

With a dryer-than-average winter, warm nighttime temperatures, and record-breaking high daytime temperatures in March, 2026 is off to a warm start.   Figure 1. Recorded temperatures (blue bars) between 10/01/2025 and 10/23/2026 for Davis, CA, compared to our normal temperature range (beige…

Members of the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) Bioeconomy Team recently gathered in Los Angeles County for a two-day meeting and workshop focused on the emerging role of hydrogen and biomass in California’s clean energy transition. The event combined a technical tour and…

A recent study featured in Axios San Diego highlights new research suggesting that well-supported recess programs may play a role in improving school attendance. The study, led by Nutrition Policy Institute director, Hannah Thompson, and colleagues at the University of California, Berkeley, examined low…

The Department of the Interior (DOI), the National Park Service (NPS) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) will co-host a community open house to discuss ongoing management of grasslands within 17,000 acres of the headlands and Pierce Point areas of Point Reyes National Seashore. The open house will be on April…