Ongoing research

It's good to see University of California scientists pursuing rare bumble bees.

We recently updated the Herbicide Registration chart for California tree and vine crops.

There should be a crowd at the UC Davis Department of Entomology seminar on Wednesday, Dec. 7.

I'm often asked the question: "Who is to blame for the development and spread of herbicide resistance in weeds?" Seeing as I am neither a lawyer nor a politician, I am not in the habit of pointing fingers and laying blame.

Weeds are often the most problematic to manage in and around agricultural fields. Yellow and purple nutsedge are difficult to manage and it seems brings an additional pest of concern.

What a remarkable project a biologist launched in Kenya involving honey bees. It all began with farmers complaining that migratory elephants were raiding their crops and destroying their livelihood.

Phoresy! If that word is not in your everyday vocabulary, just think of a symbiotic relationship where one organism transports another organism of a different species for the benefit of both.

It's top secret as to what's in those drawers. And they're not letting the secret out until Saturday, Dec. 3. What it is: the UC Davis Art/Science Fusion Program will sponsor a "Cabinets of Curiosity" scientific art show on Saturday, Dec. 3 in Davis.

Dates for Presentation Day and Home Ec Review announced, Thrive training, Poultry field day, and much more!...

It's not your average garden variety calendar. It's absolutely bee-utiful. Native bees reign supreme in Garden Variety Native Bees of North America, a calendar produced by University of California alumni as a benefit for two non-profit organizations.