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The 2019-20 Chancellor’s Fellows, from left: Top row — Christopher Barker, Eleonora Grandi, Jane Gu, Erin Hamilton, Maceo Montoya and Santiago Ramirez. Bottom row — Shalini Satkunanandan, Christopher Simmons, Anne Todgham, Aijun Wang, Megan Welsh and Nicolas Zwyns. (Courtesy of UC Davis Dateline)
Entomology & Nematology News: Article

Christopher Barker, Santiago Ramirez: Chancellor's Fellows

January 23, 2020
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
UC Davis associate professors Christopher Barker and Santiago Ramirez, global leaders in their fields and close affiliates of the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology, are among the 20th class of Chancellor's Fellows.
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Glenda Humiston
ANR Employee News: Article

Governor proposes budget increase for ANR

January 23, 2020
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Governor Gavin Newsom has included a 5% increase for UC ANR in his proposed California 2020-21 State Budget, which was released Friday, Jan. 10. "We welcome an increase of $3.6 million annually for UC ANR," said Vice President Glenda Humiston.
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1983-2019 May rainfall. Data are an average from three CIMIS stations (Durham, Colusa and Davis).
UC Rice Blog: Article

How farmers managed rice during a wet May in 2019

January 23, 2020
By Bruce A Linquist
During the January UCCE Rice Winter Grower meetings I asked the audience a number of questions related to how they managed rice in 2019 when they planted during or after the mid to late May rains.
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A fallen almond tree that was weakened by Ganoderma fungus. (Photo: Bob Johnson)
ANR News Blog: Article

Untreatable fungus giving almond producers pause

January 23, 2020
By Jeannette Warnert
An airborne fungus from Europe, ganoderma adspersum, has been killing almond trees in the San Jaoquin Valley since it was discovered in the area five years ago, reported John Cox in the Bakersfield Californian. The fungus rots wood from the inside out, usually weakening the trunk a ground level.
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Naturalists from Grassroots Ecology take phenology data.
California Naturalist: Article

Health in Nature for All in the New Year

January 23, 2020
The start of a new year is often a chance for many of us to reflect, start fresh, and make resolutions. This year, you might want to consider adding more time in nature to your list. Many of our naturalists can attest that being outside just feels good.
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Winter Squash January
Healthy Central Sierra: Article

January's Harvest of the Month: Winter Squash

January 22, 2020
The month of January is a good time to eat winter squash, which come in different shapes, sizes, colors and flavors. Some of the most common types of winter squash include butternut squash, acorn squash and pumpkins, although there are many other varieties available.
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Más escuelas están fomentando hábitos de vida saludable

January 22, 2020
By Basilisa M Rawleigh
Roco Rosales, una madre de familia latina residente en el condado de San Bernardino, tena varios obstculos para cumplir con su meta de perder peso y llevar un estilo de vida saludable hasta que encontr ayuda en la escuela de sus hijos.
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