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Emcee Bill Rains (left) congratulations Robbin Thorp. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
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Two Who Make a Difference

February 25, 2015
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
They are two who make a difference. Native pollinator specialist Robbin Thorp, emeritus professor of entomology, received the 2015 Distinguished Emeritus Award and Hugh Dingle, emeritus professor of entomology, received an Edward A.
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UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

JOB OPENING :: Assistant Professor of Weed Science

February 25, 2015
By Gale Perez
This is a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level, approximately 80% Research and 20% Extension on a 12-month appointment. The position is available on or after August 1, 2015.
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A honey bee gathering nectar from a bush germander at CornerStone Sonoma. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
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How Are These Two Alike?

February 24, 2015
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
What does a bee have in common with a bulldog? If you've ever been to Cornerstone Sonoma on Arnold Drive (Highway 121) in Sonoma, and admired the luxurious gardens and intriguing shops, you know. The bees go head-first in the blossoms and Axel, an English bulldog, goes head-first in a bucket.
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A New Psyllid Trap

February 24, 2015
By Ben A Faber
Scientists at the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services have developed a SmartTrap using 3D printing technology to more efficiently catch and study the Asian citrus psyllid, the vector of citrus greening.
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UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

Reminder - International IPM Symposium

February 24, 2015
By Cheryl A Wilen
The 8th International IPM Symposium to be held March 23-26,2015 in Salt Lake City, UT is approaching. Thank you to those of you who have already registered for the meeting. Don't miss the opportunity to hear plenary talks from: Dr.
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IGIS: Article

Information on the GIST Minor and Graduate Certificate

February 24, 2015
By Maggi Kelly
Hi all, Our gis.berkeley.edu website had to be taken down. Information on the GIST Minor and Graduate Certificate can be found here: Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Science and Technology - http://ourenvironment.berkeley.
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Honey bee sipping honey. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
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Honey, I Hardly Know Ya

February 23, 2015
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Ever been to a Farmer's Market and picked up a jar of honey advertised as "organic?" Is it organic? And if you're a beekeeper, has a consumer ever asked you if your honey is organic? How do you know?
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Colusa County: Article

Frost Alert Tonight!

February 23, 2015
Start and Stop Frost Protection Sprinklers based on Wet Bulb Temperatures and charts included in this email.
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