Ongoing research

Primary Image
Signage at the 284-acre Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at the University of Texas, Austin, welcomes visitors. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Breathtaking Bluebonnets and Butterflies

April 5, 2024
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
If you've never been to the 284-acre Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at the University of Texas, Austin, in the spring to see the flora and fauna--especially the breathtaking bluebonnets--you're in for a real treat.
View Article
Primary Image
Ripening strawberries in the field
Food Blog: Article

New UC study estimates costs for growing strawberries on the Central Coast

April 5, 2024
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
A new study that can help growers and other readers estimate costs and potential returns for growing strawberries on California's Central Coast was recently released by UC Agriculture and Natural Resources, UC Cooperative Extension and the UC Davis Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics.
View Article
Primary Image
Adult brown garden snail near fresh snail eggs. Jack Kelly Clark, UC IPM Program

Using Integrated Pest Management to Control Slugs and Snails

April 5, 2024
Our rainy spring weather has been great for our gardens but may also have encouraged some unwelcome garden visitors, including snails and slugs. Snails and slugs are similar in structure and biology, but snails have a characteristic spiral shell while slugs lack a shell.
View Article
Primary Image
An educational and fun activity: the catch-and-release bee activity at the UC Davis Bee Haven. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Educational and Fun Activities at the UC Davis Bee Haven Open House

April 4, 2024
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Catch and release. Release and catch. No, wait. Catch...examine...and then release. That's what attendees will do at the UC Davis Bee Haven's 15th anniversary celebration, set from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 6 on Bee Biology Road, west of the central campus.
View Article
Glenn County: Article

Glenn County 4-H Gets Creative!

April 4, 2024
March 26, 2024 Glenn County 4-H Gets Creative! Glenn County 4-H youth members participated in the annual Food Fiesta, Creative Arts & Skills Day Event.
View Article
Kern County: Article

On the Road in Kern County

April 4, 2024
The UC Davis Department of Viticulture and Enology Extension Team will be On the Road in Kern County on Wednesday, April 10th! See attached for agenda and registration link...
View Article