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If insects could celebrate, the California dogface butterfly would be celebrating the 50th anniversary of its designation as the California State Insect. But they can't. So scientists and butterfly enthusiasts will. The history is intriguing.

About 6 years ago I realized I had two problems in my front yard. One was the almost 5-month long pod drop from a big, beautiful 40 plus-year-old Magnolia grandiflora. Like an evergreen tree, it drops tough leather-like leaves from late May through August. Then begins the 5-month long seed pod drop.

UC Dairy Series A series of dairy seminars will be offered by UC Agriculture and Natural Resources scientists at the World Ag Expo. Presentations will cover the latest research on almond hulls as dairy feed, water management, nutrient management, manure management and much more.

The California Avocado Society, California Avocado Commission and UC Cooperative Extension are hosting a free online Grower Webinar: Avocado Disease Management session on Wednesday, February 16 from 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a science-based pest management process which focuses on managing the ecosystem for the long-term prevention of pests and the damage they cause.

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In This Edition 2- Committee & Council Mtgs.

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