Ongoing research

The first week of December is California Healthy Soils Week. To help "celebrate" the occasion, I was asked to give a lecture on some tips to keep your garden soil healthy. If you're the type that likes to watch videos, then you can watch the recording.

The Mediterranean oak borer (Xyleborus monographus), or MOB, is an invasive ambrosia beetle that was first collected from declining oak trees (Quercus spp.) near Calistoga (Napa County) in 2019 (Fig 1).

As the Covid-19 pandemic persists, and as government mandates and University recommendations maintain that we should social distance, I have come to the conclusion NOT to hold the annual SJC and Delta Field Crops Meeting in January.

Inhibitors of a key regulatory enzyme in humans and experimental animals studied in the lab of UC Davis distinguished professor Bruce Hammock may lead to a role in treating people with Alzheimer's disease by reducing inflammation in the brain.

UC Office of the President invites comments on a proposed Presidential Policy on University of California Research Data and Tangible Research Materials.

Dear 4-H Families, 4-H families would like to share their favorite recipes with your family. I truly can wait to try some of these recipes. Recipes include: Main Dishes, Side Dishes, Desserts May everyone have a happy fun filled holiday.

Dear 4-H Families, 4-H families would like to share their favorite recipes with your family. I truly can wait to try some of these recipes. Recipes include: Main Dishes, Side Dishes, Desserts May everyone have a happy fun filled holiday.

Visit these links for a round-up of recent health and nutrition news, information, and events. For general healthy eating information based on an expert analysis of nutrition research, visit ChooseMyPlate.gov. For individual questions, consult a registered dietitian or medical provider.

Child care sites, schools, and out-of-school programs are important targets for health promotions and practices to support children in healthy eating and physical activity.

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