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European paper wasps protecting the nest they're building on the lip of a recycling bin near the Mann lab, UC Davis campus. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Do You Know Where Your Pollinators Are?

June 19, 2019
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
It's National Pollinator Week. Do you know where your pollinators are? If you're thinking bees, butterflies, beetles, birds (hummingbirds) and bats, you're correct.
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Ranching in the Sierra Foothills: Article

Grazing in the Dry Season: Info on Supplementation

June 19, 2019
By Daniel K Macon
As we move into the dry season on our annual rangelands, I thought it might be useful to post a few resources on feeding supplemental protein to livestock to maintain forage intake! Annual Rangeland Forage Quality (UCANR Publication 8022) - this 2001 publication provides a useful overview of the sea...
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UC Environmental Stewards Blog: Article

Attention is the beginning of devotion

June 19, 2019
'Attention is the beginning of devotion' --Mary Oliver This quote resonates this month, amidst a variety of environmental holidays and celebrations including World Environment Day, World Ocean Day, California Invasive Species Action Week, and finally National Pollinator Week (this week) and Month.
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Colusa County: Article

Sacramento Valley Walnut News - Summer 2019

June 19, 2019
Sacramento Valley Walnut News - Summer 2019 Contents: Walnut Orchard Management Cost and Expense Considerations in a Lean Price Year: IPM on a Budget - Cost Savings Strategies for Insect & Mite Management Maximizing walnut quality to improve value in a low-price year Should You Use Ethephon in a Lea...
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ANR Employee News: Article

Marty Martino retires from UC IPM

June 19, 2019
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Marty Martino, UC IPM computer resource specialist, retired Feb. 28 after serving UC for over 29 years. He started working for the university in 1989 and joined the UC IPM Program in 1994.
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A root tip showing the microscopic zones of where cells divide, elongate and form specialized cells such as root hairs.
Nursery and Flower Grower: Article

Take a closer look at roots

June 19, 2019
By Steven A Tjosvold
Roots are often overlooked by horticulturists but deserve to get more attention. Of course, they are usually underground and out of sight so it's somewhat understandable why they can be ignored. But, roots play a critical role in the life of a plant.
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