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A ceramic/mosaic sculpture, "Miss Bee Haven," anchors the Häagen-Dazs Honey Bee Haven on Bee Biology Road, UC Davis. It is the work of self-described rock artist Donna Billick of Davis. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Let's Celebrate National Pollinator Week

June 14, 2019
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Did you know that next week is National Pollinator Week? It is. June 17-21 is the week set aside to celebrate pollinators and how we can protect them. Actually, National Pollinator Week should be every day. Launched 12 years ago under U.S.
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Livestock, Range and Natural Resources: Article

Special Workshop Announcement

June 14, 2019
Stockmanship for Pasture Management Workshop An introduction to the art and science of stockmanship to achieve management objectives July 19-21, 2019 Palmdale, California Early bird registration fees end tomorrow (6/15/19)! Visit https://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=27326 to register.
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Stanislaus County: Article

Evapotranspiration Report - 06/06/2019

June 14, 2019
Hello all, Please find the attached document to provide the previous weeks estimated water use report in terms of evapotranspiration for almonds, peaches, walnuts, established vineyard, alfalfa, and pasture in Stanislaus County.
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Monterey County: Article

4-H Leader's Council meeting June 18

June 14, 2019
Dear members of the Monterey County 4-H Leaders Council, On Tuesday, June 18th, the 4-H Leaders Council will hold its monthly meeting at 7pm. The location will be at the County Agricultural conference room at 1423 Abbott St. in Salinas.
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Stanislaus County: Article

Evapotranspiration Report - 06/13/2019

June 14, 2019
Hello all, Please find the attached document to provide the previous weeks estimated water use report in terms of evapotranspiration for almonds, peaches, walnuts, established vineyard, alfalfa, and pasture in Stanislaus County.
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photos by Michelle Davis
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Jeopardy Question

June 14, 2019
You're on JEOPARDY! It's the final question, and you've bet all your winnings. Quick! Here's your final JEOPARDY! answer. This spice is common to Ethiopian, Thai, Spanish, Indian, Mexican, and Greek cuisine. Do-de-do-duh DO. DO. DUH. Time is up.
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Which Way Weather?

June 14, 2019
By Ben A Faber
In 2018 the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy (OVLC) accepted a grant from the Resources Legacy Fund on behalf of Watershed Coalition of Ventura County (WCVC) for a study of projected climate changes in Ventura County. OVLC contracted with Drs.
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Napa Master Gardener Column: Article

Nasturtiums.

June 14, 2019
By Denise Seghesio Levine, UC Master Gardener of Napa County Reading about nasturtiums always confused me. Nasturtiums were described as easy to grow and almost foolproof. I tried starting them several times to no avail, and yet apparently everyone else knew the secret.
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Cornus florida closeup of pink flower by Famartin
The Real Dirt: Article

Local Trees: The Enchanting Dogwood

June 14, 2019
Local Trees: The Enchanting Dogwood Ideally, you'd be reading this in very early spring, when the dogwood bloom is beginning to work its elegant magic in the older neighborhoods fanning out from Lower Bidwell Park and downtown Chico.
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