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Ranching in the Sierra Foothills: Article

More than Simply Surviving

June 25, 2021
By Daniel K Macon
Over the last six months, drought has once again dominated most of my thinking and many of my conversations with other ranchers.
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A leafcutter bee (family Megachilidae) foraging on Verbena in Vacaville, Calif. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Day 5 of National Pollinator Week: The Leafcutter Bee

June 25, 2021
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Day 5 of National Pollinator Week: Meet the leafcutter bee, family Megachilidae. It's a native pollinator, a solitary bee, and about the size of a honey bee. Its coloration--the black-and-white banded abdomen--makes it easily recognizable.
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foothill abortion workshop
Livestock & Range: Article

Foothill Abortion Webinar - June 30

June 25, 2021
By Devii R Rao
Foothill Abortion Management Options and New Vaccine Webinar Join UC Cooperative Extension for an evening session on June 30 from 6-7:15 pm that will be held online to learn more about Epizootic Bovine Abortion (EBA) , more commonly known as Foothill Abortion.
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Napa Master Gardener Column: Article

Figs.

June 25, 2021
By Susanne von Rosenberg, UC Master Gardener of Napa County I still remember my first fresh figs. My family was traveling in Southern Europe and my dad stopped at a roadside stand. He was so happy that they had figs.
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UC Davis Terrace native garden. (Ellen Zagory)

Water-Wise Class this Tuesday

June 25, 2021
By Anne E Schellman
We hope to "see" you at our Zoom class, Water-Wise Tips for the Garden and Home! Learn about where our water comes from, how it's used, and how you can save from our UCCE Stanislaus County Master Gardeners. Where: On Zoom. You will receive a link the morning of the class.
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ANR Employee News: Article

Will Suckow retires from UC ANR design career

June 25, 2021
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Senior artist Will Suckow retired from the UC ANR Publishing group on June 30, 2021, after 20 years of UC service. He leaves a legacy of innovation, beautiful design and high standards of quality and efficiency.
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Under the Solano Sun: Article

Three Sisters Planting

June 25, 2021
There are many different legends surrounding the Three Sisters gardening practice in Native American culture where corn (maize) beans (pole kind) and squash are planted together. The story goes that beans, corn, and squash represent three Native American maidens.
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