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UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT :: Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid

August 27, 2020
By Gale Perez
Working title: Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid Job code: JC-194652 Position: 565-035-0835-905 Location: Yolo County, California Apply by: August 8, 2020 More information/to apply: Click HERE Job Description and Duties Under the supervision of the Environmental Program Manager for the Lands Program,...
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Foothill Fodder: Article

Researchers Continue Grapevine Red Blotch Vector Search

August 27, 2020
Entomologists have a unique toolbox of gadgets designed to trap and collect otherwise hard to nab insects. Beating, sweeping, sucking, and carefully brushing, these scientists have no lack of creativity when it comes to collecting what most people can't even see.
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Ranching in the Sierra Foothills: Article

What Do You Do With the Tail End?!

August 26, 2020
By Daniel K Macon
As some may know, I've been doing a weekly podcast called "Sheep Stuff You Should Know" with my friend and fellow sheep producer, Ryan Mahoney.
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ANR Employee News: Article

Flu vaccination required for UC students, faculty and staff by Nov. 1

August 26, 2020
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
To support the health and well-being of UC students, faculty and staff and our communities, the University of California, in consultation with UC Health leadership, has issued a systemwide executive order requiring all members of the UC community to receive an influenza immunization before Nov.
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A wall of fire races toward Quail Canyon Road, home of Caroline Yelle's business, Pope Canyon Queens.

The Heartbreaking Story of a Bee Scientist Who Lost Everything

August 26, 2020
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
It's heartbreaking. Beyond heartbreaking. Caroline Yelle, 28, owner of Pope Canyon Queens (PCQ) at 8307 Quail Canyon Road, Vacaville, lost her business when the lightning-sparked Hennessey Fire, part of the LNU Lightning Complex Fire, swept through rural Vacaville on Aug. 19 from Napa County.
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