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A crab spider nails a lygus bug, a pest. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Gotta Love Those Crab Spiders!

September 15, 2020
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Gotta love those crab spiders! We've seen them ambushing prey, eating prey and looking for more prey. They're members of the Thomisidae family of spiders. They can move sideways and backwards. And they excel at camouflage.
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Topics in Subtropics: Article

Bindweed's Overwhelming Beauty

September 15, 2020
By Ben A Faber
Convolvulus can be an ornamental plant. There is a reason it is called MORNING Glory. It's why people plant it. It's commonly sold in nurseries. There's a large purple flowered variety that is growing throughout my Ventura city neighborhood.
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UCCE Tulare shows off its humor while acknowledging the local dairy industry
ANR Adventures: Article

September is busy, busy

September 15, 2020
By Wendy Powers
There is more good news for our nutrition programs. During the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS) Virtual Annual Session team members were recognized for their outstanding contributions.
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Kern County: Article

Kern UCCE/DWR Weekly Crop Water Use Report 09-14-2020

September 15, 2020
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 09-14-2020" ET Report 09-14-2020 Please see disclaimer link below: University of California Divisi...
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popcorn and amsinkia
Topics in Subtropics: Article

What's in a weed? Sometimes, toxins.

September 15, 2020
By Ben A Faber
A few months ago, I was asked about the toxicity of various plants in a horse pasture after the death of a miniature horse using that pasture.
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irrigATING CITRUS
Topics in Subtropics: Article

Irrigation Conference

September 15, 2020
By Ben A Faber
The California Irrigation Institute is the oldest independent forum on irrigation and water in California founded in 1962. The primary purpose of the institute is to host an annual conference on California water issues, water use efficiency, water quality and surface and groundwater management.
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Colusa County: Article

Colusa UCCE Virtual Webinar - Event tomorrow!

September 15, 2020
Continuing Education Virtual Webinar event tomorrow - September 16th, 3-4pm! Amber Vinchesi-Vahl, UCCE Vegetable Crops Advisor speaking on Pest Management of Weeds and Diseases in Tomatoes and Insects in Melons Register now: http://ucanr.
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Livestock & Range: Article

Your Input Needed for the 2020 Ranchers Seminar

September 15, 2020
By Devii R Rao
The San Benito County Weed Management Area (WMA) is planning the Continuing Education Seminar for Ranchers which is normally held at the Vets Hall in Hollister in early December.
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UC ANR joins in the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month 2020. (Photo: Pixabay)
Healthy Communities Blog: Article

Why we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15, 2020
By Ricardo A Vela
Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15 and continues until October 15. The purpose of the celebration is to recognize the contributions and vital presence of Hispanics and Latin Americans in the United States.
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