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Under the Solano Sun: Article

The Secrets of Clover

September 26, 2018
While some may consider white clover a nuisance or even a weed, scientists are now considering it a bell weather of evolution. In fact, it has become a plant to marvel over in some circles. According to a new study, white clover adapts equally well to cities of all sizes.
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This quilted wall hanging of dragonflies is the work of quiltmaker and seamstress Ann Babicky of Schofield, Wis. Entomologist Jeff Smith, who curates the butterfly and moth specimens in the Bohart, loaned it for the open house. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

A Crafty Time at the Bohart Museum of Entomology

September 26, 2018
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Five quilted dragonflies skimming the wall. Eager hands cradling an orchid mantis. Eyes darting toward a hornet's nest. That set the scene at the UC Davis Bohart Museum of Entomology's three-hour open house, themed "Crafty Insects.
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Winter holiday closure schedule

September 26, 2018
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
To help with planning, I am writing to confirm this year's winter holiday closure schedule. ANR units including Research and Extension Centers, BOC Kearney, UCCE county offices and the Second Street Building in Davis will be closed from Monday, Dec. 24, 2018, through Tuesday, Jan.
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Light brown apple moth adult and egg mass. Photo by S. Tjosvold
Nursery and Flower Grower: Article

Light Brown Apple Moth and Targeting Vulnerable Young Larvae

September 26, 2018
By Steven A Tjosvold
The Light Brown Apple Moth (LBAM) is an important invasive pest for California, and is established in much of California's coastal and some inland areas where nursery products are produced. It is a federally and state regulated pest in many ornamental and fruit crops.
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Kern County: Article

Kern UCCE/DWR Weekly Crop Water Use Report 09-24-2018

September 26, 2018
Please see below link to access "How To Use Weekly Crop Water Use (ET) Reports to Assist Farm Water Management" How To Use Weekly Crop Water Use Report Please see below link to access "Weekly ET Report 09-24-18" ET Report 09-24-2018 Please see disclaimer link below: University of California Division...
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Livestock, Range and Natural Resources: Article

Fall 2018

September 26, 2018
In this issue: Help us focus an oak research project! SB 88 reporting requirements SB 88 / AB 589 workshops in October Small Flock Egg Producers' Workshop October 4 Wildfire, Rangelands, and UCCE...
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Credit Worthy Webinars - Citrus/Avocado Pests and Diseases

September 26, 2018
By Ben A Faber
Event NameDate UC Ag Expert talks about citrus thrips 10/17/2018 What is involved in the webinars? A series of 1 hour webinars will highlight various pest management and horticultural topics for citrus and avocados.
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