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In this image, taken in October 2018, consultant and mentor Vernard Lewis (left), confers with Andrew Sutherland, UC integrated pest management advisor for Bay Area counties, about the Villa Termiti at the UC Berkeley Field Station. Sutherland, who holds a doctorate in entomology from UC Davis, was recently awarded state funding to remodel the Villa for future training of pest management professionals in the state. (UC ANR Photo by Pam Kan-Rice)
Bug Squad: Article

Bravo to Vernard Lewis and Margaret Collins: Two Legendary Entomologists

May 24, 2021
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Congratulations to emeritus Cooperative Extension specialist Vernard Lewis of UC Berkeley, selected to deliver the Founders' Memorial Lecture at the 2021 annual meeting of the Entomological Society of America (ESA), set Oct. 31-Nov. 3 at the Colorado Convention Center, Denver.
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Photo by Sharon Lovejoy
UC Master Gardeners- Diggin' it in SLO: Article

The Better Butter

May 24, 2021
The Better Butter By Sharon Lovejoy UCCE Master Food Preserver The scent of spring fills every corner of my kitchen. Fragrant edible flowers and pungent herbs dry on screens and await their places of honor in fresh, homemade butter.
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Photo by Ardis Neilsen
UC Master Gardeners- Diggin' it in SLO: Article

Breath of Heaven

May 24, 2021
Breath of Heaven By Ardis Neilsen UCCE Master Gardener Common Name: Pink Breath of Heaven Scientific Name: Coleonema pulchellum or pulchrum Planting Zone: Sunsetzones 7-9, 14-24 Size: 4-6feet tall, 4 -5 feet wide Bloom Season: Spring to fall Exposure: Full sun or partial shade Pruning Needs: Trim li...
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Photo by Alissa Bright
UC Master Gardeners- Diggin' it in SLO: Article

Burro's Tail

May 24, 2021
Burro's Tail By Alissa Bright UCCE Master Gardener Burro's Tail/Donkey's Tail Sedum Morganianum Planting Area: USDA zones 9-11 Size: Tails can grow to 18- 24long Bloom Season: Perennial Exposure: Bright, indirect sun Pruning needs: None Water Needs: Burro's tail is more high maintenance than it's su...
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Kern County: Article

Kern UCCE/DWR Weekly Crop Water Use Report 05-24-2021

May 24, 2021
Please see below link to access "How To Use Weekly Crop Water Use (ET) Reports to Assist Farm Water Management" How To Use Weekly Crop Water Use Report Please see below link to access "Weekly ET Report 05-24-2021" ET Report 05-24-2021 Please see disclaimer link below: University of California Divisi...
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San Benito County: Article

Additions to 4-H council agenda May 24th at 7pm

May 24, 2021
Dear 4-H families, We have received several additions to our 4-H agenda tonight. Please see the revised agenda. zoom information: Topic: 4-H Council Meeting - May Time: May 24, 2021 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://ucanr.zoom.
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photo Ronan Furuta- Unsplash
UC Cooperative Extension, Ventura County: Article

Ready-Set-Go for hikers, campers, mountain bikers. equestrian users

May 24, 2021
By Susana Bruzzone-Miller
Author - Sabrina L. Drill Kudos to the Ventura County Fire Department, Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency, National Park Service, US Forest Service, and California State Parks for addressing this very important gap in fire preparedness information.
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Lindcove Research & Extension Center, located in the foothills of Tulare County, has land, labor and facilities available for 2021-22 research projects.
ANR Employee News: Article

Lindcove REC calls for research proposals

May 24, 2021
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Lindcove Research & Extension Center (LREC), located in the foothills of Tulare County, has land, labor and facilities available for 2021-22 research projects. The Research Advisory Committee reviews proposals and projects are evaluated based on scientific merit and regional need.
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SAFE Landscapes: Article

Ready-Set-Go for hikers, campers, mountain bikers. equestrian users

May 24, 2021
By Sabrina L Drill
Kudos to the Ventura County Fire Department, Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency, National Park Service, US Forest Service, and California State Parks for addressing this very important gap in fire preparedness information. I remember on my first solo backpacking trip near Mt.
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