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This manzanita plant at the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden, near Old Davis Road, is where UC Davis postdoctoral researcher Charlie Nicholson captured an image of the first bumble bee of the year. (Photo by Charlie Nicholson)
Bug Squad: Article

Why Bumble Bee Expert Robbin Thorp Would Have Been Proud

January 15, 2021
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Robbin Thorp would have been proud of what happened on Thursday, Jan. 14. When the UC Davis emeritus professor of entomology, a global authority on bumble bees, died June 7, 2019 at age 85, scientists found a way to memorialize him and what he loved.
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Director of Sierra Foothills REC

January 15, 2021
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
An internal search to fill the director position at Sierra Foothills REC was conducted during November-December 2020. Unfortunately, no applications were received. UCANR leadership and UC Livestock & Natural Resources academics are exploring options to provide sustained leadership for SFREC.
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Ian Grettenberger, coordinator
Entomology & Nematology News: Article

Department's Winter Quarter Seminars Announced

January 15, 2021
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Agricultural Extension specialist Ian Grettenberger, coordinator of the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology's seminars, has announced the list of the virtual seminars for the winter quarter. All seminars will be held on Wednesdays at 4:10 PM (PST).
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photo by Vic Saravia
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Pile O'Wood Chips

January 15, 2021
Earlier this month, we received a gigantic mound of wood chips, bigger than we've ever received in the past. This mound (or hill) covered our entire extra driveway and part of the garage, so it blocks my husband's car.
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4-H Leader's Council meeting, January 19, 2021

January 15, 2021
Dear 4-H families, On Tuesday, January 19th, the 4-H Leaders Council will hold its monthly meeting at 7pm. The location will be via Zoom All 4-H families are invited to attend and take part in the councils discussion and planning.
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ANR Contracts & Grants Updates: Article

USDA Publishes Final Rule for the Domestic Production of Hemp

January 15, 2021
By Kathleen P Nolan
Dear Colleagues, USDA Agricultural Marketing Service released the announcement below. If you are an ANR academic, please contact Robin Sanchez if you are interested and would like guidance on ANR's procedures at (530) 750-1235 or email her at rgsanchez@ucanr.edu.
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