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ANR Employee News: Article

We're in this together - wellness through times of change

March 23, 2020
By Jodi L Azulai
Our mission supports all Californians. That includes all of us at UC ANR. The current health crisis calls us to be intentional about self-care even as we also care for others, such children and extended family.
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UC MASTER GARDENERS (7) POSTPONE

Postponed

March 23, 2020
By Jennifer M Baumbach
The event has been postponed until the fall. It will be an outdoor event if the weather cooperates. Thank you for your support. Stay safe, stay well.
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A Painted Lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) flutters on ice plant in West Vacaville on March 20, 2020. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

A Painted Lady and an Ice Plant

March 23, 2020
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
When you're sheltering in, you can still take the dog for a walk--and look for insects. We spotted this Painted Lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) sunning itself on a carpet of red-purple ice plant (Delosperma cooperi) in west Vacaville on March 20, "the day after the first day of spring.
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UC Rice Blog: Article

Herbicide Trial in Delta Drill-Seeded Rice

March 23, 2020
By Michelle M Leinfelder-Miles
Weeds are important pests of California rice systems, and weed management can account for roughly 17 percent of total operating costs, according to a UC cost of production study. Integrated weed management uses cultural and chemical practices and considers the following: Prevention (e.g.
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Blog - Forest Research and Outreach : Article

Reforestation in a burning climate

March 23, 2020
By Susan D Kocher
Reposted from the UCANR Green Blog Have you given your favorite tree a hug lately? Perhaps you would rather plant a tree? Well, on March 21, International Forest Day, Californians have a good excuse to do both.
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Emily Meineke, assistant professor of urban landscape entomology, joined the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology on March 1 from Harvard.
Entomology & Nematology News: Article

Meet Emily Meineke, Assistant Professor of Urban Landscape Entomology

March 23, 2020
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Meet new faculty member Emily Meineke, who joined the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology as an assistant professor of urban landscape entomology on March 1. She studies how climate change and urban development affect insects, plants, and how they interact with one another.
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Strawberries and Caneberries: Article

Working from Home but Not Worse for Wear

March 23, 2020
By Mark P Bolda
As with my other colleagues from the UCCE, I am working from home to comply with the state order to shelter in place. Doesn't mean I have to not enjoy the time here in the house, for example take a look at the tasty fruity chocolate strawberry snack my wife and I shared yesterday.
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