Ongoing research

The language of flowers . . . UC Master Gardeners Janice Encinger and Iris Craig have been doing their research! They prepared this for our Valentine's Day newspaper column in the Napa Valley Register, and here it is again, with pictures. Valentine's Day will soon be here.

Flyer for: 2018 California Beef Cattle Grazing School April 27-28, 2018 UC Sierra Foothill Research and Extension Center 8279 Scott Forbes Road, Browns Valley, CA...

When you hear those three little words, "Integrated Pest Management," you immediately think of two words, "Frank Zalom." They go together like superman (Clark Kent) and supervillian (Lex Luthor). Or like Coccinellidae (lady beetles) and Aphididae (aphids).

Monitor for rodent activity and use bait stations before the growing season to prevent problems, UC ANR scientists recommend. Roof rats are running rampant in California orchards this year, according to UC Agriculture and Natural Resources scientists.

DAVIS--Integrated pest management (IPM) specialist Frank Zalom, distinguished professor of entomology and Extension entomologist at the University of California, Davis, will receive a lifetime achievement award at the Ninth International IPM Symposium March 19-22 in Baltimore.

Looking for some new ideas for the kitchen? Check out the Jefferson 4-H Cookbook! All of the TWO HUNDRED recipes in the book are from Jefferson 4-H members and their families. The cookbook costs $15.00. For more information, please contact Jennifer Morelos at jmorelos4@yahoo.com.

2018 IPM Breakfast Meetings Orchard Management Considerations A New Tool in the Fight Against Blight 2018 Winter and Early Season Irrigation Considerations in Walnut 2017 Flood Damaged Trees - Research Results and What to Do this Spring Tree and Vine Crop Herbicide Chart Updated (2018)...

Sierra Foothill REC has been collecting and recording rangeland forage production data since 1979.

Stink Bugs and Lygus Bugs...

My husband and I recently returned from a trip to the Galapagos Islands. The adventure was remarkable and fast paced. We are still mentally sorting out our experiences and memories. We treasure the opportunity we had to see so many different animals in their natural habitat.