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ANR Contracts & Grants Updates: Article

NSF - Pre-award and Post-award Disclosure Information in Proposals

June 16, 2021
By Kathleen P Nolan
Dear Colleagues, The National Science Foundation (NSF) sent out the following communication this morning concerning the disclosure requirements for biographical sketches and current and pending support in proposals: "In an effort to provide the community with helpful reference information regarding...
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Hand tool for removing tap rooted plants
The Backyard Gardener: Article

It's Time to Get out the Hoe!

June 16, 2021
Even in the best managed gardens, as soon as the soil warms up weed erupt and need to be controlled before they get the upper hand.
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photos by Jenni Dodini
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Road Trip Report

June 15, 2021
I am SO happy to be making a blog about our road trip!!! We were gone pretty much all of May in the RV. Over 2400 miles driven, by Steve, and amazing sites seen. I'll just focus on this one day of sightseeing that we were told by a couple of people was well worth the hike.
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Close-up of a digger bee, Anthophora bomboides stanfordiana, on a sand cliff at Bodega Head, Sonoma County. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Digging the Digger Bees at Bodega Head

June 15, 2021
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
If you vacation at Bodega Bay--sometimes called "Blow-dega" due to whipping winds--you've probably driven to Bodega Head to watch for whales, see the waves crash against the cliffs, spot seabirds nesting in the rocks, or to observe such fauna as deer and red-tailed hawks on the horizon.
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fire in the trees
Topics in Subtropics: Article

Fire and Farmer Health

June 15, 2021
By Ben A Faber
Summary: Wildfires have become a persistent health threat for people working in agriculture. This webinar will focus on understanding the risks of exposure to wildfire smoke and potential strategies for responding to protect human health.
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Kern County: Article

Kern UCCE/DWR Weekly Crop Water Use Report 06-14-2021

June 15, 2021
Please see below link to access "How To Use Weekly Crop Water Use (ET) Reports to Assist Farm Water Management" How To Use Weekly Crop Water Use Report Please see below link to access "Weekly ET Report 05-31-2021" ET Report 06-14-2021 Please see disclaimer link below: University of California Divisi...
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avocado aspyhxiation
Topics in Subtropics: Article

Test Before Planting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

June 15, 2021
By Ben A Faber
Because it is easier to correct a problem before you plant the trees than it is to diagnose and treat dying ones, which will probably be ripped out. A sad start to a tree is not a good ending.
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