Ongoing research

Large cicada basking in the sun, Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Tony Wills, Wikipedia)
Bug Squad: Article

UC Davis Postdoc to Share Research on 'Singing Cicadas'

May 14, 2025
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 Ever heard a singing cicada? Want to know more about them?UC Davis postdoctoral scholar Mark Stukel will present a seminar on his research involving "the singing cicadas" at the next UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology seminar.Stukel will speak on "From New Zealand Hybridization to…
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San Joaquin 4-H News: Article

4-H College Scholarships

May 14, 2025
By Angela Tipsey
The 2024-2025 4-H college scholarship application is now available!Please review the eligibility information in the attached document before applying.Here is the link to the application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchq-1OJwieHDEMVjuacgMOX-DWFVYI0qnKfMhYZNTNHxFa2g/viewform?usp=dialog. …
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N-TRFD 2025
Cooperative Extension, Sutter-Yuba Counties: Event

No-Till Rice Field Day

Jun 10, 2025

🌾 Join Us for the No-Till Rice Field Day! 🌾You're invited to an informative morning exploring no-till, drill-seeded rice planting and management techniques. Learn from UC experts on agronomy, pest, weed, and water-use strategies—plus hear insights from a local grower case study.📅 Date: June 10, 2025🕘 Time: 9…
Cooperative Extension, Sutter-Yuba Counties
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UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

Secrets to Successful Succulent Landscaping

Jun 14, 2025

Description: Learn the secrets to a successful, healthy and colorful succulent landscape from Janice Moody, a local Master Gardener, nursery owner and garden designer.  She will discuss pre-planting considerations before you go out and buy a truckload of plants and then ponder where to put them. …
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties
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Converting Table to a List

May 14, 2025
By Stephen Dampier
Apple Garden Farm & Cidery  Tomales  Classic, naturally fermented apple cider from a mix of organic, heirloom apples.Pacheco Ranch Winery  Novato  Dry-farmed Cabernet SauvignonDevils Gulch Ranch  Nicasio  Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and…
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Cooperative Extension Ventura County: Event

California Agriculture in the Classroom Conference

Sep 26, 2025 - Sep 28, 2025

The conference is designed for PreK-12 grade educators, administrators, and volunteers to come together to learn and share how to incorporate food and fiber into all curricular areas.RegistrationEarly Bird (May 2 - August 11): $345Regular (August 12 - September 10): $385Last Day to register is September…
Cooperative Extension Ventura County
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Kern County: Page

Weather

WeatherLinked data is from the California Irrigation Management Information System (CIMIS) weather stations. Visit CIMIS web site. 
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vineyard irrigation
UC Cooperative Extension Sonoma County: Page

Water & Soil Program

 The UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Water & Soil Program provides education, applied research, and technical assistance in agricultural water management to cultivated crop producers such as winegrape, orchard, and vegetable farmers in Sonoma, Napa, Marin, and Mendocino counties.  The program…
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Under the Solano Sun: Article

Spring Hanging Baskets and Other Garden Blooms

May 14, 2025
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Blog by Cindy YeeSome years ago, upon visiting the garden of new line-dancing friends, I was struck by the beautiful hanging baskets dotting their fence. The flower baskets with different-colored geraniums really added oomph to the lovely yard. I have since hung baskets on our own fence and am very happy…
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