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Poultry owners urged to protect birds from avian influenza virus

April 20, 2022
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
A strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza is currently infecting and killing wild birds and domestic birds in at least 29 states across the United States. A UC Agriculture and Natural Resources poultry expert urges commercial and backyard chicken owners to take precautions.
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The making of a Maggot Art masterpiece: art is created by dipping maggots into non-toxic, water-based paint. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Entomology & Nematology News: Article

Behind the Scenes: Danielle Rutkowski Coordinating Picnic Day Activities at Briggs Hall

April 20, 2022
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Run, roaches run! Squirm, maggots, squirm! If you look behind the scenes of the entomological activities at the 108th annual UC Davis Picnic Day on Saturday, April 23 at Briggs Hall, you'll see a Department of Entomology and Nematology doctoral candidate coordinating everything from Roach Races to M...
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Spring Webinar Series flyer 2022
Livestock & Range: Article

Managing Land and Livestock on Small Acreage Webinar Series

April 20, 2022
By Devii R Rao
Do you have a few acres and either already have or want to add livestock? If so join UCCE for our seven-part Managing Land and Livestock on Small Acreage webinar series. Webinars will be each Wednesday from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm, starting April 20 through June 1.
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View of one plot in the artificial rainfall experiment

With dwindling water supplies, the timing of rainfall matters

April 20, 2022
By Michael Hsu
A new UC Riverside study shows it's not how much extra water you give your plants, but when you give it that counts. This is especially true near Palm Springs, where the research team created artificial rainfall to examine the effects on plants over the course of two years.
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UC Master Gardener Program Statewide Blog: Article

National Volunteer Month: Gardeners with Heart – Harvest Helpers (Part 2)

April 20, 2022
By Melissa G Womack
In April, we celebrate National Volunteer Month and Week (April 17-23), honoring all of the contributions that volunteers make in our communities. All week long, the UC Master Gardener Program will feature stories of exceptional volunteers, or Gardeners with Heart, making a difference in California.
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