Trivia question of the day: Who introduced the UC Davis Roach Races, a popular attraction at the annual campuswide UC Davis Picnic Day?Have you ever been to the roach races, hosted by the UC Davis Entomology Graduate Student Association (EGSA) and heard all the cheering and shouting? The roaches…
Agronomy Program OverviewAgronomy is the branch of agricultural science focused on field crop production and soil management, integrating biology, chemistry, ecology, soil science, and plant science to improve how crops are grown and how soils are cared for. Agronomy blends science, technology, and practical…
Article by Diana Herrera - International Permaculture Day, which is celebrated on the first Sunday in May, is a day to practice and observe permaculture in action. So what is permaculture and how can we get involved? Permaculture is a design method, a set of techniques, a philosophy, and a social…
April 2026 Rice Briefs is the spring newsletter for the UCCE Colusa & Yolo Rice Program. This newsletter contains the following articles in the attached document: Upcoming Events Looking for Collaborators for Field Trials! Where can you reduce fertilizer input costs? Effects of azoxystrobin when…
In classrooms across Butte County, UC Master Gardener volunteers were helping students plant seeds, dig in the soil and ask questions about the world around them. The work was meaningful, but it also revealed a challenge: There was not enough time to reach every student in a lasting way.At the same…
IntroductionWe all have feelings. And they matter. Feelings help us learn about ourselves and others. Despite their benefit, many of us have a hard time identifying feelings. In his book, Permission To Feel, Dr. Marc Brackett encourages us to lean in to our feelings. By doing so, we can lead more healthy and…
The scale of reforestation needed across California in the wake of wildfires requires an all hands, all lands approach. As more organizations join the effort, UC Cooperative Extension is proud to facilitate reforestation workshops across the state in collaboration with local partners. Join…
Archiving Documents and Pages IT has pushed out the IWP Archive and it is now available for all IWP users. As part of this release, we have proactively archived every document (Word files, PDFs, etc.) stored in IWP. Below you’ll find a quick guide on how the archive works.Where to Find the ArchiveThe…
