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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

NPI welcomes Molly Shea as new project policy analyst

May 12, 2025
By Danielle Lee
Molly Shea joined the Nutrition Policy Institute at the University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources on May 8, 2025 as a project policy analyst. She began her work at NPI in October 2024 as a survey worker supporting various projects. Prior to her work with NPI, Molly worked in program…
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UC Rice Blog: Article

2025 No-Till Rice Field Day - Save the Date!

May 12, 2025
By Taiyu Guan
No-Till Rice Field Day  An in-depth discussion that explores no-till drill-seeded rice planting and management strategies June 10, 2025 9:00 am – 11:00 am694 Watson Road, Biggs, CA 95917Please click here for the agenda: Agenda Program8:30 am    Registration  9:00…
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Time to check for squash bug eggs!

May 12, 2025
By Belinda Messenger-Sikes
Squash bugs are a common pest in vegetable gardens, where they can be found on squash, pumpkin, and melon. They can cause leaves to become speckled and turn yellow. Heavy feeding can cause plants to wilt or die, and fruit to rot.These pests remain in the garden during the winter, hiding under dead leaves,…
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Sustainable Landscapes

Composting and SoilsEarth-Friendly GardensIrrigation, Rain Water, GraywaterWater-Wise GardeningLandscape Design
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Science in the Garden

Everything's a ChemicalGarden EcologyIs It a Horticultural Myth?Plant Genetics: From Mendel's Peas to your Tasty TomatoesProducts for the Garden: Helpful or Just Snake Oil?Using a Microscope in the Garden
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Gardening for All Ages and Abilities

Gardening for All Ages and Abilities - Presentation TopicsDigging Deeper: Using a Microscope in a School GardenMaking Gardening Accessible to All Ages and AbilitiesPollinators in the Garden: A talk for childrenGardening with Kids
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Good Bugs / Bad Bugs

Good Bugs / Bad Bugs - Presentation TopicsGardening for PollinatorsAttracting PollinatorsInsects in the World Around UsMonarch ButterfliesPlanting for PollinatorsPollinators in the Garden - for childrenSan Diego Native BeesWater-Wise Plants that Invite PollinatorsInsects, Integrated Pest Management (IPM…
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Growing Plants

Growing Plants - Presentation Topics General GardeningGrowing FoodGrowing Grapes/WinemakingNative PlantsLawn ReplacementsOrnamentalsTrees
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Presentations by UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County

Click on the topic below to see specific presentations: Growing Gardens Insects in your Garden History / Cultural / Public Gardens Science in the Garden Gardening for All Ages and Abilities Earth-Friendly Gardens /Sustainable Landscapes Composting and Soils Irrigation…
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ANR Contracts & Grants Updates: Article

FFAR Dairy Health and Other USDA AMS RFPs

May 12, 2025
By Kendra T Rose
Dear Colleagues, 1) The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) in partnership with Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) and Zoetis is soliciting proposals for the Dairy Health, Efficiency & Resource Dynamics (Dairy HERD). The Dairy HERD Initiative aims to support research to advance our…
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