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Adult and nymphs of the Asian citrus psyllid. (Credit: Michael E. Rogers, University of Florida)
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Asian Citrus Psyllid publication updated

October 22, 2018
By Karey Windbiel-Rojas
The Asian citrus psyllid is an insect that can carry a deadly tree disease called Huanglongbing or citrus greening.
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Figure 3: Russian Knapweed Map from CalFlora
UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

A Surprise Weed

October 22, 2018
By Devii R Rao
This past spring a San Benito County rancher came to my office with a weed from her property. She said it had been on the property for decades; she thought she knew what it was, but wasn't 100% sure.
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Jim Wolpert
ANR Employee News: Article

In memoriam: James Wolpert

October 22, 2018
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Jim Wolpert, UC Cooperative Extension specialist emeritus in the Department of Viticulture and Enology at UC Davis, died Oct. 14, 2018, in Hermann, Mo. He was 67. Wolpert retired in 2013 after 28 years as a UCCE specialist studying grape rootstocks and varieties.
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Meet the drone fly (Eristalis tenax), often mistaken for a honey bee. Note the one set of wings, large eyes, stubby antennae and a distinguishing "H" on its abdomen. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

A Case of Mistaken Identity

October 22, 2018
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
They can't drain your bank account. They can't open up new credit cards. They can't get medical treatment on your health insurance. But they are identity thieves, nonetheless. Meet the drone fly (Eristalis tenax), often mistaken for a honey bee. Indeed, it's about the size of a honey bee.
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Winter rye cover crop being rolled ahead of incorporation and field prep for summer crop. Photo: Jeff Mitchell.
Sacramento Valley Field Crops: Article

Cover Crop Management in Annual Farming Systems

October 22, 2018
By Sarah E Light
Fall is the time to plant your winter cover crops. The impact of cover crops can be variable, depending on plant variety and management practices. Choosing the right cover crop is important and deciding what to plant will depend on your on-farm goals.
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Sacramento Valley Field Crops: Article

Soil Health and Cover Crop Field Day-Meridian-December 6th

October 22, 2018
By Sarah E Light
Save the Date for the Soil Health and Cover Crop Field Day in Meridian December 6, 2018 8:30am: coffee and registration; 9:00am-11:00am: program Join us as we launch the beginning of a state-wide Healthy Soils project supported by CDFA, with topics on: * Managing winter cover crops in annual rotatio...
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