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Medical entomologist Geoffrey Attardo and his "Virtual Reality Bugs" demonstration drew participants all day long at the 2018 UC Davis Picnic Day. He'll do so again this Saturday. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Virtual Reality Bugs: An Incredible Experience

April 10, 2019
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
"Virtual Reality Bugs": What an incredible experience! Be sure to head over to Briggs Hall on Saturday, April 13 during the 105th annual UC Davis Picnic Day to see or participate in medical entomologist/geneticist Geoffrey Attardo's virtual reality (VR) demonstration. It's free and family friendly.
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Forensic entomologist and master advisor Robert Kimsey and staff advisor Elvira Galvan Hack. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Entomology & Nematology News: Article

Robert Kimsey, Elvira Hack Win Advising Awards

April 10, 2019
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Forensic entomologist and adjunct professor Robert Kimsey, master advisor in the Animal Biology program and a lecturer in the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology, and Elvira Galvan Hack, staff advisor in the Animal Biology major and a member of the Phoenix Cluster, won the 2019 Eleanor...
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Southern IPM Activities: Article

Two New IPM Events in May 2019

April 10, 2019
By Cheryl A Wilen
May 22, 2019 3:00 PM in Pacific Time Uc Ag Experts Talk: Snails and Slugs (FREE) To register for the snails & slugs webinar: https://ucanr.zoom.
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View from the top, distinct areas of tan colored burns distributed around the most exposed leaves.
Strawberries and Caneberries: Article

Comparing Phytotoxicity Damage with Zythia

April 10, 2019
By Mark P Bolda
I have a pretty unique opportunity going right now in one my test plots. The plot has a fairly decent run of Zythia going, at the same time one of the test materials is causing a slight burn on the leaves (it's an unregistered oil), so we have the chance to compare the two.
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Found this beautiful number in my KPAM crop termination plot. San Andreas variety, almost as big as my hand, easily tops 50 g.
Strawberries and Caneberries: Article

Bounty of Big Berries on the Way

April 10, 2019
By Mark P Bolda
Sure enough, just a few days of real summer weather and the strawberry plants are pushing out some seriously high quality fruit.
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Presentation Day begins with orientation
Ventura County 4-H: Article

Ventura County 4-H Presentation Day 2019

April 10, 2019
On the morning of Saturday, March 23rd, 36 Ventura County 4-H members gathered at the University of California Hansen Agricultural Resource and Extension Center (UCHAREC). Nine of the 36 members were with the Loma Vista 4-H Club.
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Livestock’s role in climate-smart agriculture

April 10, 2019
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Dear Colleagues, Protecting California's natural resources and building climate-resilient communities and ecosystems are two of UC ANR's core public values so naturally we are proud to join our colleagues throughout the UC system to promote climate-smart strategies and engage in the UC's Cool Campus...
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