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Subtropical Fruit Crops Research & Education: Article

Spring 2021

May 10, 2021
Click here to read this issue of the Topics in Subtropics newsletter.
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Squash bees are among the insects that Margarita López-Uribe of Pennsylvania State University studies.
Entomology & Nematology News: Article

Margarita López-Uribe: Consequences of Plant-Pollinator Interactions

May 10, 2021
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Margarita Lpez-Uribe of Pennsylvania State University will present an online seminar hosted by the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology on "Ecoevolutionary Consequences of Crop Domestication on Plant-Pollinator Interactions" on Wednesday, May 12. Lpez-Uribe, the Lorenzo L.
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Household ingredients sometimes used in online pest control remedies including soaps, herbs, vinegar, and spices.
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

The Dangers of Homemade Pest Control Remedies

May 10, 2021
By Belinda Messenger-Sikes, Karey Windbiel-Rojas
Instructions for making homemade mixtures to control pests are easy to find online and in social media, and it's tempting to make your own home remedy when pests invade.
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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

NPI researchers present on challenges and opportunities for SNAP-Ed programs during the COVID-19 pandemic at 2021 National Health Outreach Conference

May 10, 2021
By Danielle Lee
USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) impacts the lives of participants through education as well as policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) change initiatives at schools, early care and education facilities, food banks and pantries, and other community sites.
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A painted lady, Vanessa cardui, flutters away in this prize-winning work of artist Roberto Valdez. He won best of show in the professional fine arts category, oils and acrylics, at the 2021 Dixon May Fair.
Bug Squad: Article

Art Imitating Life or Life Imitating Art?

May 10, 2021
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Does art imitate life or life imitate art? Oscar Wilde opined in his 1889 essay, The Decay of Lying: An Observation, that "Life imitates Art far more than Art imitates Life." It's up for discussion. Take the painted lady butterfly, Vanessa cardui.
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Cooperative Extension San Joaquin County: Article

May 2021 Field Notes Newsletter

May 10, 2021
In this issue: Drought and Livestock Summary of Agronomic Crops Production Survey Vegetable Crops Update Nitrogen Efficiency in Almond Production Autumn Freeze Damage in San Joaquin and Stanislaus County Walnuts: November 2020 Calendar of Events...
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Woodsmansee on ranch land in Shasta Valley in Siskiyou County, California. Photo by Nicole Stevens.
The Confluence: Article

Looking back to manage future drought on rangelands

May 10, 2021
By Kathryn M Stein
As California enters another dry period, it can be painful to think about the last time the state was in this situation. There is value, however, in looking back to the last long drought.
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A red and white checkered tablecloth with plates of tomatoes laid out for tasting. (T. Celio)
The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

Tips for Terrific Tomatoes Video Posted!

May 10, 2021
By Anne E Schellman
Our Tips for Terrific Tomatoes class is now available to watch on our UCCE Stanislaus County Master Gardener YouTube Channel. Master Gardeners Terry Harper and Heidi Aufdermaur delivered some great tips for growing successful tomato plants.
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Coordinator News: Article

Submit Training for Extension Campus

May 10, 2021
By Lauren L Snowden
With the continued group size restrictions, social distancing and general uncertainty, some counties may decide to offer a hybrid UC Master Gardener training.
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