Ongoing research

UC Cooperative Extension Imperial County: Article

March 2019

March 11, 2019
DOWNY MILDEWS OF VEGETABLES IN IMPERIAL COUNTY INSECTICIDE EFFICACY RESULTS FOR BLUE ALFALFA APHID AND PEA APHIDS, 2018 ROOT-KNOT NEMATODE RESISTANCE IN BELL PEPPER 2019 AGRONOMIC CROPS & IRRIGATION WATER MANAGEMENT FIELD DAY FLYER - APRIL 11, 2019 LIVESTOCK RESEARCH BRIEF IMPERIAL VALLEY CIMIS REPO...
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Spotted-wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii, infesting a raspberry. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

What a Difference These Four UC Davis Entomologists Are Making!

March 11, 2019
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
They study bees, ants, fruit flies and spider flies. And that's just a small portion of what they do. And what a difference they're making! Four UC Davis entomologists won awards from the Pacific Branch, Entomological Society of America (PBESA).
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Barn owl flying.

Barn Owls: Biological Control

March 11, 2019
By Hannah Meyer
I usually enjoy life and growing things as a farmer, however I was excited in the recent weeks to see the remains of something most definitely dead; owl pellets under an artificial nesting site. After a couple barn owl boxes were installed last year, I have eagerly awaited their occupation.
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Stanislaus County: Article

San Joaquin Valley Weed Days in April

March 11, 2019
Good Afternoon There are two scheduled San Joaquin Valley Weed Days in April (4/2 and 4/11). Please see link at the bottom of this email for more information.
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A single hose pesticide application in a landscape. (Credit: Jack Kelly Clark)
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

UC ANR Online Courses have moved to eXtension

March 11, 2019
Attention Pest Management Professionals! Are you looking for continuing education units (CEUs) to complete your renewal application this year for the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR)?
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Napa Master Gardener Column: Article

Kids in the Garden.

March 11, 2019
By T. Eric Nightingale, U.C. Master Gardener of Napa County Spring is around the corner, ready to bring new opportunities to spend time in our gardens. While many of us find this thought exhilarating, some prefer to spend their time in other ways.
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Colusa County: Article

Spring Almond Nutrient and Water Mgmt Field Day Announcement

March 11, 2019
Spring Almond Nutrient and Water Management Field Day Tuesday, March 26, 2019 Chico, CA 8:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Please join us on Tuesday, March 26th from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to participate in talks and rotating sessions on best water and nutrient management practices.
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