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Bohart associate and entomologist, Nazzy Pakpour, PhD, author of "Please Don't Bite Me: Insects that Buzz, Bite and Sting," greets guests at the Bohart Museum. In back are Bohart director Jason Bond (right) conversing with Brennen Dyer, collections manager. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

At the Bohart: Life Is Better With Bugs

February 16, 2024
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
They came. They saw. They held out their hands. Hands? Yes, to hold Madagascar hissing cockroaches and stick insects (walking sticks). The Bohart Museum of Entomology greeted some 1400 visitors during the 13th annual UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day, an event held Feb.
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The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

UC Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners - Have we made a difference in your life?

February 16, 2024
By Anne E Schellman
Hello fellow gardeners, I hope this e-newsletter message finds you well! Have you taken one of our classes, visited our booth at a local event, or spoken to someone about a plant problem on our Help Line? If so, please fill out this simple, two question survey found at this link: https://ucanr.
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2023 Blackeye Bean Variety Evaluation

February 16, 2024
By Michelle M Leinfelder-Miles
We evaluated blackeye bean varieties in a commercial field in Stanislaus County. The season began with cool and wet spring conditions, which lasted through the month of June and delayed planting. Seven varieties from the University of California blackeye breeding program were planted on July 7th.
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SJC and Delta Field Crops: Article

2023 Blackeye Bean Variety Evaluation

February 16, 2024
By Michelle M Leinfelder-Miles
We evaluated blackeye bean varieties in a commercial field in Stanislaus County. The season began with cool and wet spring conditions, which lasted through the month of June and delayed planting. Seven varieties from the University of California blackeye breeding program were planted on July 7th.
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spring vegetable garden by woodleywonderworks is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Grow a Landscape Good Enough to Eat!

February 16, 2024
Some February days feel like it's already spring. While we know there are more cold and rainy days to come, that feeling of spring emerging helps us to ready our gardens for the real thing.
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Tehama County: Article

Special Edition - 2024 Kasumin® Emergency Use Approved

February 16, 2024
2024 Emergency Use (Section 18) of Kasumin 2L Approved for Prevention of Almond Bacterial Blast Bacterial blast, caused by Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae, can be devastating to almond yields in years where cold, wet weather coincides with almond bloom.
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4-H Leader's Council Meeting February 20th, 2024

February 16, 2024
Dear 4-H families, On Tuesday, February 20th, the 4-H Leaders Council will hold its monthly meeting at 7pm. This is an in-person meeting at 1432 Abbott St, Salinas. All 4-H families are invited to attend and take part in the councils discussion and planning.
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Seed packets, garden map, old couch by cafemama is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.
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Sow, You Want to Start Some Seeds

February 16, 2024
Though you may still need to grab that coat on your way out the door, warmer days are just around the corner and now is the perfect time to begin planning your spring and summer garden.
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Midpen Grazing Leases

February 16, 2024
By Devii R Rao
Please see below announcement from Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (District), regarding a Request for Proposals (RFP) to lease District property for conservation grazing...
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