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The University of California Office of the President invites comments on a proposal to rescind the Presidential Policy on Hoverboards.

POM - Greek for "apples", but more generally "fruit" ology - the study of So pomology is the study of fruit trees. And how to describe them becomes important and pictures have been an important way of describing fruit. Worth a thousand words.

As concern grows over the decline in the honey bee population, alternative pollinators are gaining attention. Mason bees, which are native to North America, are one option. These gentle-natured bees do not produce honey but they excel at pollinating and are easy to raise.

Who doesn't like "Pink Sugar?" No, not the sweetener. The brilliantly colored Arctotis "Pink Sugar," also known as a pink African daisy.

From the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) Graduate Student Organization newsletter (Feb. 2024) * * * * * * Graduate Student of the Month Deniz Inci, Ph.D. Candidate with the Al-Khatib Lab at UC Davis, is the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) graduate student of the month.

Many of you might know that the 2023 State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) has been placed on pause due to a deficit in the state budget. This pause will remain in effect until Governor Newsom releases his proposed budget later this summer.

Make some shopping expeditions to your favorite nurseries to select water-conserving trees, shrubs, and perennials. Tasks Inspect trees for die-back and weak limbs, which are common in drought-stressed plants, and remove them before they become a safety hazard.

En este nmero: Recursos para el monitoreo de robles Medicamentos para ganado Algas verde azules...

North Sacramento Valley Walnut Day is coming right up! Please join us Thursday, February 29th 2024 at Red Bluff Elks Lodge from 7:30AM to 2:00PM - Lunch, provided free with registration.

I love winter, but I also look forward to the arrival of spring, with the plants waking up from slumber and offering us a peek at their renewed life with beautiful flowers. It is now mid-February and our surrounding areas throughout Solano County are popping with stunning yellow flowers.