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Lead author and entomologist Fernando Iost Filho of the Department of Entomology and Acarology, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil. He is a former UC Davis exchange student.
Bug Squad: Article

Why Drones Are Important in Sustainable Agriculture in the 21st Century

December 9, 2019
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Drones... If you're thinking of apiculture, you might be thinking of drones (male bees). But if you're thinking of agriculture--more specifically sustainable agriculture practices in the 21st century--you ought to be thinking of the importance of unmanned aerial robots.
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Under the Solano Sun: Article

Olive 911

December 9, 2019
The two wind events we had awhile ago were pretty frightening. There were trees down and fences down all over the city. We were very lucky at our house when I went out to check all I found damaged was our olive tree.
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Stone soup 2019
UC CalFresh Tulare / Kings Counties: Article

Sharing is the Most Magical Ingredient!

December 9, 2019
West Hills College preschool kicks off its annual Stone Soup Event. Sue Lafferty, nutrition educator with CalFresh Healthy Living, University of California told the preschoolers, the story of a hungry traveler coming to a village where no one was willing to share.
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Cooperative Extension San Joaquin County: Article

2020 SJC and Delta Field Crops Meeting

December 9, 2019
UC Cooperative Extension will host the SJC and Delta Field Crops Meeting on Friday, January 10, 2020 from 8:00am to 12:00pm. The meeting location is the Cabral Agricultural Center in Stockton (2101 E. Earhart Ave., Stockton, CA 95206). Coffee and refreshments will be provided.
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Robert J. Cabral Agricultural Center, San Joaquin County
SJC and Delta Field Crops: Article

SJC and Delta Field Crops Meeting

December 9, 2019
By Michelle M Leinfelder-Miles
UC Cooperative Extension will host the SJC and Delta Field Crops Meeting on Friday, January 10, 2020 from 8:00am to 12:00pm. The meeting location is the Cabral Agricultural Center in Stockton (2101 E. Earhart Ave., Stockton, CA 95206). Coffee and refreshments will be provided.
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Colusa County: Article

Meeting Announcement - 2020 Rice Grower Meetings

December 9, 2019
2020 Annual Rice Grower Meetings Sponsored by UC Cooperative Extension -------------- 5 Locations -------------- WHERE & WHEN Richvale: Monday, Jan. 13, 8:30am, Evangelical Church, 5219 Church St., Richvale Willows: Monday, Jan.
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Irrigators Need a Conditional Waiver

December 9, 2019
By Ben A Faber
In April 2016, the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board adopted a Conditional Waiver of Waste Discharge Requirements for Irrigated Agricultural Lands, which will be in effect until April 14, 2021. Education is a cornerstone of the Ag Waiver program.
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