Ongoing research

Abstract: Organic mulches could be a part of a wide strategy of integrated weed management in vegetable production systems.

It's good to see the growing number of seminars, lectures and workshops on pollinators. The more we know about our pollinators, the better we'll be able to protect and sustain them.

Livestock Bowl, Fair News, Home Ec Review entry form, rules and information.

Reposted from a recent WSSA press release on herbicide resistant weeds by the Weed Science Society of America.

The light 2011 olive crop may result in a heavy crop load in 2012. With the prospect of a heavy crop load, it may be wise to consider thinning to reduce fruit quantity and increase fruit size. Management of fruit size may be achieved by pruning and/or chemical thinning.

If you're interested in pollen and pollinators, you'll want to attend the UC Davis Department of Entomology seminar at 12:10 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 1 in 122 Briggs Hall.

Almond Meeting Notice for February 2nd!...

If you've been lying awake at night wondering how European paper wasps select their mates--or if you're just naturally curious--you'll want to attend Amanda "Mandy" Izzo's seminar at 12:10 p.m.., Friday, Jan. 27 in 6 Olson Hall, UC Davis.

Introduction Dry Root Rot has menaced growers in Ventura County for many years. In the 50's and 60's it seemed most prevalent on older orange trees. A few years after the wet winter of 1968- 69, dry root rot became an increasing problem among citrus trees of all ages.

It's off to Japan to talk about bumble bees and other pollinators. Pollination ecologist Neal Williams, assistant professor of entomology at UC Davis, will be one of the featured speakers at the International Symposium on Pollinator Conservation, to be held Jan. 27-29 in Fukuoka, Japan.