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UC Davis distinguished emeritus professor Frank Zalom (right) pays tribute to UC Davis distinguished professor James R. Carey. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

James R. Carey: 44-Year Career at UC Davis

June 14, 2024
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
It's not often that an entomologist chalks up a 44-year career of teaching, research and public service. But such is the case with UC Davis distinguished professor James R. Carey.
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Thrips/TSWV status in Yolo & Colusa: Article

2024 9th Report (June 14)

June 14, 2024
By Patricia A Lazicki
General situation Almost all tomatoes are now in the ground. New TSWV infections will cause more yield loss in later than earlier plantings since the younger the plant is when it is infected, the more severe the disease will be.
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White tailed kite photo by Peg Smith
The Savvy Sage: Article

Rhythm of Home

June 14, 2024
One of the interesting things about living in a town that is surrounded by farmland and open countryside is the interface between wildlife and human civilization.
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Snugs and the seed packets. Photos by Brenda Altman
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Buy Too Many Seeds?

June 14, 2024
I have been finding packs of seeds everywhere: in my garage, on the back shelf of my porch, in my car side pockets, in my garden work basket, and scattered throughout the house. I hate to throw them away, maybe I can plant them next season.
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'Stellar Pink' dogwood. Jeanette Alosi

Local Trees: The Enchanting Dogwood

June 14, 2024
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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