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Lauren Ponisio, an assistant professor of biology at the University of Oregon who seeks to preserve and restore populations of bees and other pollinators, will speak on "Disease in Plant-Pollinator Communities" at the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology seminar at 4:10 p.m.

In this issue: How Late is Too Late for NOW Winter Sanitation? U.S. EPA proposed changes to rodenticide labels for agricultural use: opportunity for public comment Madera County Almond Day - March 23, 2023 Madera/Merced Pistachio Day - April 13, 2023 In Memoriam: UCCE Farm Advisor G.

In this issue: Cathy Konyn Memorial Awards; Celebrating November-December Recognition Hours; Recognition Event for all County Master Gardeners; Ann Platzer describes the Western Pygmy Blue; Georgia Renne asks, Are We Meeting Our Master Gardener Mission?

Ornamental Plant of the Month Bergenia Edible Plant of the Month Edible Landscaping for Wildlife Recipe of the Month Mississippi Pot Roast Book of the Month Whats in the Woods? Garden Guide Safety Notes Native Bee workshop Wednesday February 15, 6 pm. 100 Sunrise Blvd.

ALFALFA DOWNY MILDEW BEING NOTED IN AREA ALFALFA AGENDA - 2023 CALIFORNIA DATE PALM WORKSHOP IMPERIAL VALLEY CIMIS REPORT AND UC WATER MANAGEMENT RESOURCES...

A stormy winter could portend another devastating year for the lettuce industry in the Salinas Valley, which saw approximately $150 million in lost gross revenue in 2022 due to INSV (impatiens necrotic spot virus) and associated diseases.

The Keys to Soil Taxonomy, 13th edition, has been posted to the USDA, NRCS website. The Keys to Soil Taxonomy provides the taxonomic keys necessary for the classification of soils in a form that can be used easily in the field.

What do Fritillaria devlavayi plants and chameleons have in common? Think evolution and ensuring their survival for years to come. If you thought about their ability to camouflage themselves, you're right! Plants have a will to live similar to humans and other animals.

Winter is a great time to plant a native pollinator garden. Pollinators are the buzzing, flying creatures responsible for the formation of many of the fruits and vegetables that we humans love to eat.

If you'd like to support the 12th annual UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day, set Saturday, Feb. 18 on the UC Davis campus, you can do so in memory of a loved one--or to honor a friend or family member--by accessing the newly launched crowdfunding site.