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Internationally known scientist Nadav Aharonson of Israel, a UC Davis alumnus celebrated for his expertise on pesticides and their impact on agricultural crops, died recently in his hometown of Ramat Ha-Sharon at age 87.

The rainy season can be a mixed blessing. If your home garden landscape is well designed to maximize rainwater storage, then rain is a blessing. If your landscape is poorly designed, or has too much impervious surfaces, then rain can be a curse.

Holiday tips for preventing the spread of COVID-19 During the holiday season as we gather with friends and family, please consider these tips from CDC and CDPH for celebrating safely and preventing the spread of COVID-19: Get vaccinated. It's the best way to protect yourself and others.

Tuesday, November 30, 2021 8:00 am 9:00 am Drought Relief Programs Details on NEW and existing programs for livestock producers of all sizes. Providing drought relief support for: Water hauling, Feed transportation, and Decreased forage production due to drought.

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On Nov. 17, state Sen. John Laird was invited to the UC Regents' Public Engagement and Development Committee to discuss his support for the university.

Meeting announcements: Kearney Nematode Day(s), Statewide Pistachio Day Articles: Pistachio chill, Gill's Mealybug...

NEW BOOK :: Manage Weeds on Your Farm A Guide to Ecological Strategies Our friend Lynn Sosnoskie (at Cornell University) shared the following announcement with us: A free (downloadable) resource Manage Weeds on Your Farm A Guide to Ecological Strategies Manage-Weeds-on-Your-Farm.pdf (sare.

by Melody Kendall Last year about this time I was sending in regular reports on our in ground pool removal and subsequent new landscape install. This narrative was concluded in November 2020 with the note that we would install a pergola and drip irrigation in early 2021.

Syrett joins ANR's front desk in Davis Selena Syrett joined the ANR team as the receptionist for the ANR building in Davis in November. She had been working as a temporary employee at the front desk since September.