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A honey bee nectars on tropical milkweed, while another bee gets ready to join her. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Honey Bees Do Love That Milkweed

November 16, 2020
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Don't tell the honey bees. They will forage where they want to--whether it's on bee balm, a dandelion or that controversial tropical milkweed, Asclepias curassavica.
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Placer/Nevada 4-H Blog: Article

Virtual Bi-County 4-H Club Officer Training

November 16, 2020
When you picture an elephant in your mind do you see a cartoon elephant, a real elephant, or do you picture a stuffed animal elephant? On Saturday November 7th, Placer County and Nevada County 4-H held a virtual Bi-County Club Officer Training.
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Master Food Preserver SLO/SB Counties: Article

Cranberry Fig Chutney

November 16, 2020
Thanksgiving is upon us. This recipe has layers of flavor and texture and has become a family favorite at least among the family members who aren't die-hard canned jellied cranberry sauce fans. The recipe below is as-printed and was clipped from the Florida Today newspaper many years ago.
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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

Fewer state regulations exist for family child care homes compared to child care centers on supporting breastfeeding and healthy beverages according to latest NPI study

November 16, 2020
By Danielle Lee
Nearly half of young children in the United States participate in licensed child care settings, where they can consume up to two-thirds of their daily dietary intake. Thus, these are important settings in which young children are provided beverages that support their health.
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Salinas Valley Agriculture: Article

Strategies to Control Pythium wilt of Lettuce

November 16, 2020
Strategies to Control Pythium Wilt of Lettuce Author: Richard Smith and JP Dundore-Arias Farm Advisor, UCCE Monterey; and Plant Pathology Professor, Cal State Monterey Bay In 2020 Pythium wilt of lettuce (Pythium uncinulatum) caused up to 100% yield loss in some fields in the Salinas Valley.
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