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What's going on in the hive? World-renowned honey bee geneticist Robert Eugene “Rob” Page Jr., the 2018 recipient of the Thomas and Nina Leigh Distinguished Alumni Award, UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology, will speak on "In Search of the Spirit of the Hive: a 30-Year Quest"--at 4 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 29 in the International House, 10 College Park, Davis. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Rob Page: Searching for 'The Spirit of the Hive'

November 15, 2018
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
For the last three decades, he's been searching for the "The Spirit of the Hive." That would be world-renowned honey bee geneticist Robert Eugene (Rob) Page Jr., the 2018 recipient of the Thomas and Nina Leigh Distinguished Alumni Award, UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology.
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Syphid fly on flower.
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Job Opening: Urban IPM Educator

November 15, 2018
By Karey Windbiel-Rojas
The UC Statewide IPM Program, which is a part of the Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, is hiring for an Urban IPM Educator. This position is part of the Urban and Community IPM unit.
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Ranching in the Sierra Foothills: Article

Not Just Us: Wildfire Smoke Impacts to Livestock

November 15, 2018
By Daniel K Macon
The Camp Fire, which started a week ago today in the foothills northeast of Chico, has devastated the communities of Paradise and Magalia. As of this writing, the fire has consumed nearly 150,000 acres and destroyed more than 10,000 structures.
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Tehama County: Article

November 2018

November 15, 2018
County Record Book Evaluation, November 3, Corning High School Club Leadership Training, November 14, Antelope School Cafe Mobile Finger Printing Opportunity, December 6, UCCE/4-H Office Upcoming regional trainings and events and more!...
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Acacia boormanii
UC Master Gardeners- Diggin' it in SLO: Article

Acacias

November 15, 2018
Acacias By Andrea Peck UCCE Master Gardener Common Name: Purple Fernleaf Acacia Latin Name: Acacia bayleyana purpurea Planting zone: USDA 9-11 Size of Plant: This plant grows 20-30 feet tall and wide.
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Tarantula
UC Master Gardeners- Diggin' it in SLO: Article

Tarantulas!!

November 15, 2018
California Tarantulas (Aphonopelma sp.) By Norman Smith This is the time of year when you might see tarantulas wandering around the woodlands and crossing roads, often in broad daylight - unusual for a spider. Well, what you are seeing are male tarantulas, looking for a female.
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