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As most readers of this blog know, the loss of the pre-plant soil fumigant methyl bromide several years ago presents a serious challenge to business as usual in the California strawberry industry.

Man, I just hit this recipe for Cherry Cheese Coffee Cake for Christmas. It seems VERY easy, as you use canned crescent roll dough and has only a few other ingredients. The blog author, Jessica Gordon, attributes this recipe to Pampered Chef.

UC invites comments on proposed revisions to Academic Personnel Manual Sections 240 (APM - 240), Deans, and 246 (APM - 246), Faculty Administrators (100% time).

You'll hear tips for working with all kinds of varieties of succulent plants in the garden, in pots, and for special projects. This is a rebroadcast from Nov. 17, 2016 and Feb 2015.

Do you need Continuing Education Units from Department of Pesticide Regulations for your spray permit? If so, join the San Benito County Weed Management Area for our 18th Annual Continuing Education Seminar for Ranchers. 2.

Despite no rain yet in California, the Midwest and Northeast have had snow days, making it time to acknowledge that winter is on its way and so, too, are the holidays. Some years I undertake crafty projects for the holidays. This year has been one of them.

We humans exhibit complex social behavior. So do honey bees. Honey bees exhibit complex social behavior that rivals our own, internationally recognized honey bee geneticist Robert E. Page Jr.

Dear Colleagues, The California Strategic Growth Council (SGC) is pleased to announce funding Round 3 of its Climate Change Research Program (CCR) with the release of a solicitation totaling $4.75 million.

Dear Colleagues, The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) announced the availability of over $80 million for Forest Health and Fire Prevention projects.

Common Name: Garden Sage, Common Sage Planting Zone: Sunset zones 2-24 Size: 18-24 inches tall, 2-3 feet wide Bloom Season: Late spring to early summer Exposure: Full sun; afternoon shade in hottest climates Pruning Needs: Delay pruning until new leaves begin to unfurl, then cut just above fresh gro...