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Erigeron karvinskianus aka Santa Barbara Daisy, or Latin American Fleabane, in the backdrop - a sweet addition to the landscape but very tenacious.
News from UC ANR South Coast REC and Beyond: Article

Friend or Foe? Fighting the good fight..

June 1, 2018
By Tamara J Majcherek
Don't let the next invasive specie cause damage in your landscape. Next week (June 2-10) is California Invasive Species Action Week. Whether it be plant or insect - learn how you can help fight the next invasion at UC IPM Pests in the Urban Landscape.
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conyza avocado

And Now Paraquat

June 1, 2018
By Ben A Faber
A recent call about the poor control of marestail (horseweed, Conyza canadensis) to glyphosate (Roundup) wasn't surprising, but that paraquat didnt do the trick was. It turns out that there is multiple resistance to the materials.
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Erigeron karvinskianus aka Santa Barbara Daisy, or Latin American Fleabane, in the backdrop - a sweet addition to the landscape but very tenacious.
BLP's in OC: Article

Friend or Foe? Fighting the good fight..

June 1, 2018
By Tamara J Majcherek
Don't let the next invasive specie cause damage in your landscape. Next week (June 2-10) is California Invasive Species Action Week. Whether it be plant or insect - learn how you can help fight the next invasion at UC IPM Pests in the Urban Landscape.
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Fire blight on pear fruit, J. Alosi
The Real Dirt: Article

Oh, No, Not Fire Blight!

June 1, 2018
By Lynnde Sharpton, UC Master Gardener of Butte County, June 1, 2018 If you notice droopy, dried-out flower clusters on your pears, Asian pears, quince, apples or crabapples, fire blight may be the cause.
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Image courtesy of Chris Lynnes
IGIS: Article

NASA Data and the Distributed Active Archive Centers

May 31, 2018
By Maggi Kelly
Ive been away from the blog for awhile, but thought Id catch up a bit. I am in beautiful Madison Wisconsin (Lake Mendota! 90 degrees! Rain! Fried cheese curds!) for the NASA LP DAAC User Working Group meeting.
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Giant reed invading a waterway. (Credit: Joseph M. DiTomaso)
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

California Invasive Species Action Week

May 31, 2018
By Karey Windbiel-Rojas, Anne E Schellman
Did you know that every 60 days, a new and potentially damaging invasive species enters California? California residents can help in the fight against invasive species by learning and participating next week (June 2-10) in the California Invasive Species Action Week.
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Back in 2012, beekeeper Mikayla Hagan of the Rio Vista 4-H Club talked about her beekeeping project with then Mike Reagan, member of the Solano County Board of Supervisors. She won a showmanship award at the Solano County 4-H Project Skills Day. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Bee-ing All You Can Bee: From a 4-H Beekeeper to Ag Major

May 31, 2018
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
We remember photographing a young beekeeper, Mikayla Hagan of the Rio Vista (Calif.) 4-H Club, when she delivered presentations at Solano County 4-H events. Yes, 4-H'ers can enroll in beekeeping projects--if a club offers them. And they should! Rewind to the 2012 Solano County Project Skills Day.
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