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After testing steam treatments in three Salinas Valley trials this year, UC Cooperative Extension specialists say they believe the technique can significantly reduce weed pressure in lettuce and spinach fields, and can cut hand-weeding time. Photo/Courtesy Steve Fennimore, UCCE/UCD
UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

More on steaming

December 7, 2020
By Gale Perez
From the weekly newspaper for California Agriculture, Ag Alert Dec.
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Book cover of Pests of the Garden and Small Farm
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Garden and Landscape Books On Sale

December 7, 2020
Give the gift of knowledge this holiday season! Save up to 60% on select UC ANR gardening and landscape pest management publications now through December 11.
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ANR Employee News: Article

Retiring within 5 years? Take a UC retirement workshop to prepare

December 7, 2020
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Transitioning to Retirement workshops are offered by UC Davis for employees considering retirement within 5 years. The life changes that accompany retirement can be unexpectedly challenging and these virtual, Zoom workshops will help employees prepare. Topics & dates Staff sessions: 9 a.m.
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Jay Rosenheim digging a nest at UC Berkeley's Sagehen Creek Field Station, Truckee, in 1984.
Entomology & Nematology News: Article

Newly Inducted ESA Fellow Jay Rosenheim Didn't Set Out to Study Insect Science

December 7, 2020
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
He didn't set out to study insect science. Jay Rosenheim was a third-year physics major at the University of California, Davis, in 1981 whenon a lark--he enrolled in Professor Harry Kaya's Entomology 100 course. The professor inspired him, the class enthralled him, and insects captivated him.
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Top Gun photo courtesy ARTS
The Coastal Gardener : Article

Rose Awards Designated for California's Mediterranean Climate

December 7, 2020
By Sherida J Phibbs
It is that time again to think about sprucing up our landscapes and gardens. Bare root roses are starting to appear at our local nurseries. Look for these roses which were awarded The Local Artist designation for California's Mediterranean climate.
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Local Artist
The Coastal Gardener : Article

American Rose Trials for Sustainability

December 7, 2020
By Sherida J Phibbs
During my time as a Master Gardener in San Joaquin County, I was one of the evaluators gathering data and evaluating roses for the American Rose Trials for Sustainability. Being allowed to participate was educational as well as extremely rewarding.
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Photo by Jutta Thoerner
UC Master Gardeners- Diggin' it in SLO: Article

Olive Trees

December 7, 2020
Olive Trees By Jutta Thoerner UCCE Master Gardener Plants we Love Olive Olea europaea Size of Tree: 10-40 feet high. Bloom description and season: small white to cream flowers in loose clusters in the axils of the leaves. Bloom time is in the spring.
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