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 Questions About Honey Bees, Almonds, and the Pollination IndustryArticle by Greg Wessels - Small Bees, Big IndustryLast year, I attended the Almond Conference in Sacramento. Immediately upon entering the rather plain-looking double doors, I was struck by the scale of the floor space. Exhibitors…

 Article  by Diana Herrera - When I began working in regional and city parks two years ago, I started to look at parks differently. I had always enjoyed seeing stretches of freshly cut lawn dotted with trees. I associated that with being outdoors in a space that was well cared for. As I began…

A 2026 longitudinal study assessed 13 years of school-based fitness testing data from New York City students in grades 4-12 at 1,721 public schools. Researchers used data from three FitnessGram tests -aerobic capacity, push-ups, and curl-ups -and looked at how many students were meeting age- and…

Two CLas+ ACP Detections Confirmed in Central CoastTwo adult Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) samples have been confirmed positive for Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (CLas), the bacteria that causes the deadly plant disease Huanglongbing (HLB), in two central coastal counties this month. An ACP sample collected…

Technology for the Home Gardener Technology can help the home gardener in myriad ways. Technology applies scientific knowledge for practical purposes to solve problems and make life better. Technology is a tool for the garden and gardeners. We can use it to complete routine tasks or tackle more…

Devil’s GrassBy UCCE Master Gardener Julie Silva A weed is a plant growing where you do not want it. This holds very true for Cynodon dactylon, also called devil’s grass, couch grass, and dog’s tooth grass. Negative feelings stem from the aggressive posture of a grass that will take over your yard, your…