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A piece of artwork by Kim Abeles of trees on a city map.
Green Blog: Article

Art show celebrates cool contributions of LA trees

June 26, 2025
By Caroline D Champlin
Shade equity is the inspiration for a new art exhibition at Descanso Gardens in La Cañada Flintridge called “Roots of Cool: A Celebration of Trees and Shade in a Warming World.”
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A Gulf Fritllary butterfly on a butterfly bush. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

The Insects of Summer

June 25, 2025
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 Some folks consider mosquitoes, flies and cockroaches and other pests as "the insects of summer."No, the "insects of summer" include a flame skimmer dragonfly perched on a bamboo stick, a honey bee foraging on a blanket flower, a lady beetle (aka ladybug) devouring aphids, and a Gulf Fritillary…
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UCCE Livestock Antimicrobial Stewardship: Document

A Natural Solution for California's Herds: African Catfish Peptides

California's cattle producers and agricultural communities are all too familiar with the rising challenge of antibiotic resistance, making common bacterial infections harder to treat in livestock. But imagine a future where we could tackle these infections with a natural, powerful alternative. Our research…
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Defoliation
UC Rice Blog: Article

Don't let your guard down against armyworms

June 25, 2025
By Luis Espino
I've been looking at some fields this week and I'm seeing high worm populations. These are fields where armyworms have been a problem in the past. I would say this year the numbers I am seeing are much higher than the last three years. In one field in particular, defoliation is close to threshold (25%). …
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Photo of eucalypts on the Tasmania coast.
The Savvy Sage: Article

California Eucalypts: Should We Love Them or Hate them?

June 25, 2025
By Deborah Cunningham
 Article by Peg Smith - First a quick ramble through California’s history…Why does California history have anything to do with eucalypts? It gives perspective to the increasing human presence in California and an example of the subsequent effects and changes in original flora and fauna of…
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UCCE Livestock Antimicrobial Stewardship: Page

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ANR Contracts & Grants Updates: Article

Cal Fire Wildfire Prevention Grants Program

June 25, 2025
By Kendra T Rose
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is now accepting proposals for its Wildfire Prevention Grants Program which funds local projects that focus on increasing the protection of people, structures, and communities. Activities include hazardous fuels reduction, wildfire…
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