Ongoing research

Primary Image
logo-ucipm40-bluegreen
Southern IPM Activities: Article

UC IPM Celebrating 40 Years

July 1, 2019
By Cheryl A Wilen
UC IPM Celebrating 40 Years Tunyalee Martin, UC Statewide IPM Program The University of California Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program (UC IPM) is celebrating its 40th anniversary.
View Article
Primary Image
Aphytis
Topics in Subtropics: Article

Biocontrol and How to Release It

July 1, 2019
By Ben A Faber
Biological control is the management of pests and their damage by the beneficial action of parasites (parasitoids), pathogens, and predators. These beneficial organisms, collectively, are named natural enemies.
View Article
Primary Image
Assemblymembers Cecilia Aguiar-Curry and Bill Quirk presented Jim Farrar with a proclamation honoring UC IPM at the Capitol. From left, Quirk, Anne Megaro, Mark Bell, Farrar, Mark Lagrimini and Aguiar-Curry.
ANR Employee News: Article

UC IPM celebrates 40th anniversary

July 1, 2019
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
The University of California Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program (UC IPM) is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Established July 1, 1979, with funding from the California Legislature, UC IPM built upon a growing movement to reduce dependence on pesticides.
View Article
Primary Image
EFNEP team on hike
You See CE: Article

EFNEP Celebrates It's 50 Anniversary

July 1, 2019
By Shirley C Salado
 Featured StoryEFNEP was established by the USDA in 1968 as a pilot project in response to the increasing recognition of poverty in America and the link between poverty and malnutrition. Pilot studies in several states, including California, helped identify effective approaches for contacting at-risk…
View Article
Primary Image
IMG 20190502 093528
UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

Weed management in organic processing tomatoes

July 1, 2019
Weeds are one of the biggest challenges to organic vegetable production and can be expensive to manage since herbicides are not an option.
View Article
Primary Image
Grape1

Grapes in Distress

July 1, 2019
Advice for the Home Gardener from the Help Desk of the UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County Help Desk Request: I'm delighted you're available to help diagnose garden problems! Below are four pictures of a grape leaf problem.
View Article
ANR News Blog: Article

June 2019 News clips (June 1-15)

June 30, 2019
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
In Full Bloom: Choose natives adapted to our climate to cut down on watering (Virginian Pilot) Allissa Bunner, June 15 Mulching is also a great way to help your garden beat the heat.
View Article
Primary Image
Dave Campbell
ANR News Releases: Article

Dave Campbell retires as UCCE community development specialist after 29 years

June 29, 2019
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
After providing 29 years of service, UC Cooperative Extension Specialist and Associate Agricultural Experiment Station Dean Dave Campbell retires July 1. Long-time colleague Rose Hayden-Smith asked Dave to reflect on his career and offer advice for those rising in the academic ranks.
View Article