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The sulphur or alfalfa butterfly, (Colias eurytheme) is widespread now in Solano, Yolo and Sacramento counties and is the biggest invasion in 20 or 30 years, says Art Shapiro, distinguished professor of evolution and ecology at UC Davis. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

A Butterfly Invasion in Yolo, Solano and Sacramento Counties

August 28, 2020
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
If you think there's a butterfly invasion in the three-county area of Yolo, Solano and Sacramento, wait until you hear what Art Shapiro, distinguished professor evolution and ecology at the University of California, Davis, says about that.
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photos by Jenni Dodini
Under the Solano Sun: Article

A Short Story about Agapanthus

August 28, 2020
Steve built a storage building behind our house this summer, then he came in and announced that it needed some landscape work done around it.
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Stanislaus County: Article

USDA Flyers concerning COVID-19

August 28, 2020
Agricultural producers can now apply for USDAs Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which provides direct payments to offset impacts from the coronavirus pandemic. Options to apply are available on https://www.farmers.
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Food systems webinar series
ANR Employee News: Article

Strategic Initiative Brief: Spotlight webinar series, invasive pests, virtual reach

August 28, 2020
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Unify-Communicate-Advocate SI Spotlight webinar series continuing strong: Building resilient food systems and managing invasive pests The food systems series being coordinated by the Healthy Families and Communities and Sustainable Food Systems Strategic Initiatives teams continues to explore how to...
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DNA Demystified jacket
ANR Employee News: Article

McHughen demystifies DNA for nonscientists

August 28, 2020
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
With personal genetic testing kits in homes and GMO labels on foods in stores, DNA is an increasingly familiar, if not well-understood, term. As part of his outreach efforts, UC Cooperative Extension specialist Alan McHughen gives talks to the general public about plant biotechnology and genetics.
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Ray Lucas stands beside a tall avocado tree.
ANR Employee News: Article

Videographer Ray Lucas retires after 35-year UC career

August 28, 2020
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Ray Lucas, senior producer and director of digital media, will retire Sept. 1 after 35 years of UC service, including the last 23 years with UC ANR. In 1984, Lucas joined UC Davis in Instructional Media, now called Academic Technology Service.
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Grow it Yourself - Plan a Farm Garden Now, CA, 1942, USDA
The Real Dirt: Article

“Crisis Gardening” is Green Therapy

August 28, 2020
You're absolutely filthy! This admonishment of misspent youthful summer afternoons should be considered a compliment for young and old alike in these stressful times, if the filth comes from the garden.
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