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A person sits in the driver's seat of a combine, another person sits beside the combine holding a bag in his right hand while making bunny ears with his left hand behind Maya's head as she stands beside him.
ANR Employee News: Article

Miller award supports careers in Cooperative Extension

July 24, 2024
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Four students plan to share their knowledge Four students connected to the UC Davis Department of Plant Science have received grants from the Milton D. and Mary M. Miller Plant Science Award, which supports learners interested in careers with Cooperative Extension.
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ANR Employee News: Article

RREA call for proposals extended to Aug. 16

July 23, 2024
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
The UC ANR Renewable Resources Extension Act Statewide Program is soliciting proposals for projects that will develop and/or support new or existing UC Cooperative Extension projects and/or activities addressing the educational and extension needs in the management of California's valuable renewable...
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Tehama County: Article

Third Thursdays Things from the Field - Join us August 8th

July 23, 2024
Join us for North Sac Valley 'Third Thursday Things from the Field' August 8th at CSU Chico University Farm! Tour and listen to Dr. Pat J. Brown, walnut breeder with UC Davis Walnut Improvement program, present on the development of new walnut cultivars.
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Merced County Cooperative Extension: Article

August 2024

July 23, 2024
Upcoming Event - Continuing Education for Pest Management Pros On-Farm Technical Support Nematode Resistant Vineyard Rootstock Trials...
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A Western tiger swallowtail, Papilio rutulus, nectaring on a butterfly bush, Buddleja davidii. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

A Butterfly and a Bush: A Love-Hate Relationship

July 22, 2024
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
When a newly eclosed Western tiger swallowtail, Papilio rutulus, lands on a butterfly bush, the colors are striking. The yellow and black butterfly contrasts well on the purple blossoms of Buddleja davidii. While the majestic butterfly is widely loved, the plant, also called summer lilac, is not.
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