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photos by Melinda Nestlerode
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Following My Passion

October 1, 2018
Last fall I planted a small passion flower vine (Passiflora caerulea) in the corner of my side yard, where the bare fence seemed to call out for cover.
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Peggy Lemaux started CLEAR by offering a free pint to pub patrons who asked a question about science.

Scientists brew up a new way to reach the public

October 1, 2018
By Jeannette Warnert
A group of UC graduate students, led by UC Cooperative Extension biotechnology specialist Peggy Lemaux, is making science more accessible to the public by hosting nighttime lectures at Bay Area beer pubs, reported Nicholas Iovino of Courthouse News Service.
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Colusa County: Article

October 2018 4-H News

October 1, 2018
In this issue, you will find T-Shirt and Sweatshirt order extended until October 31! Enrollment Time, get enrolled and don't miss out! National 4-H Week October 7 through the 13th Home Ec Tour photos! October birthdays and much, much more!...
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Dead psyllid in feeding position on Specialized Pheromone and Lure Application Technology (SPLAT®) card. Photo credit: Justin George and Stephen Lapointe.
Science for Citrus Health: Article

How does a better trap improve Huanglongbing management?

October 1, 2018
By Barbara Alonso
Attractants for insect pests of agricultural crops play an increasingly important role in management programs. Chemical, visual, and auditory cues that attract insects are identified during laboratory investigations and then verified for their attractiveness in the field. Dr.
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