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Bird flu's impact on egg and milk markets varies

March 23rd, 2025
By Ria DeBiase
 Egg prices soar while dairy prices remain stable as H5N1 spreads through CaliforniaConsumers have faced reduced egg supplies and high egg prices. A recent article by University of California, Davis agricultural economists explore the reasons for reduced egg supplies and high egg prices and assess what…
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Date production workshop set for April 23 in Palm Desert

March 22nd, 2025
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
 Scientists to present date research on irrigation, nutrients, disease, pests and regulationsThe 2025 California Date Palm Workshop will be held on April 23 in Palm Desert at the UC Riverside Palm Desert Center. Anyone who is interested in growing dates is welcome to attend."This workshop…
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Olive growers, enthusiasts invited to UC olive webinar April 4

March 22nd, 2025
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
 Growers and others interested in growing table olives or olives for making olive oil are invited to a California Statewide Olive Seminar on Friday, April 4. The online seminar, a series of presentations from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., is sponsored by the University of California Cooperative Extension and UC…
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North Bay Science Discovery Day inspires future innovators

March 22nd, 2025
By Pamela S Kan-Rice, Ricardo A Vela
 Imagine holding science right in your hands – launching rockets toward the sky, building robots, operating on a “patient” or holding a colorful lizard. For thousands of Northern California families, this isn't just imagination, these are just some of the activities they did at the North Bay…
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Gift extends UC Davis pistachio research on new scions, rootstocks

March 6th, 2025
By Emily C. Dooley
The University of California, Davis, is enhancing and expanding its Pistachio Breeding Program after a generous gift from philanthropist and pistachio farmer Rod Stiefvater, who is donating more than $335,000 over three years to develop new rootstocks that thrive under changing climate conditions.
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California producers: Climate change is real; we could use a little help

February 26th, 2025
By Trina Kleist
How can farmers and ranchers continue to grow our food while facing challenges of a changing climate, increasingly scarce water, land use pressures and rising costs? UC and UC ANR scientists are using surveys and interviews with people in the state's agricultural sector to learn what folks need to stay…
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Tips for Using Pesticides Safely

February 24th, 2025
By Lauren Fordyce
At UC IPM we recognize pesticide safety education every month, but February in particular is National Pesticide Safety Education Month! Below are some simple tips for using pesticides safely to protect yourself, others, wildlife, and the environment.
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What is an invasive species?
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National Invasive Species Action Week 2025

February 24th, 2025
From February 24 - 28, 2025, help increase public awareness of invasive species and join the fight against invasive species by participating in National Invasive Species Action Week (NISAW).
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Lychee and Longan 2025
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Lychee/Longan Workshop

February 24th, 2025
By Ben A Faber
New Tropical Fruit Growers' Workshop Lychee and Longan When: Tuesday, February 25, 2025; 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST, which is 12 - 3 PST IT STARTS TOMORROW!!!!!!!!! Where: Webinar via Zoom Cost: Free This is the beginning of a series on subtropical fruit trees that could easily be adopted ion Southern...
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Medical entomologist Bruce Eldridge in 2007. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
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Entomology World Mourning the Loss of Bruce Eldridge

February 21st, 2025
The entomology world is mourning the loss of UC Davis Professor Emeritus Bruce Eldridge. As a medical entomologist, his exemplary military, academic and administrative career spanned more than six decades. He died Wednesday, Feb. 5 in Davis at age 91. Dr.
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Avocado Botany Text - NEW

February 21st, 2025
By Ben A Faber
3rd Edition Daniel Carrillo, Bruce Schaffer, B Nigel Wolstenholme, Anthony W Whiley View information Preview PDF Description Readership Reviews Author Biography The avocado industry is evolving rapidly.
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Drain After Rain to Prevent Mosquitoes

February 20th, 2025
By Lauren Fordyce
Recent rainfall throughout much of California has created puddles and stagnant water. With the temperature warming up in many parts of the state, this combination can create the perfect situation for mosquitoes to breed. We encourage you to drain after the rain to reduce mosquito-breeding sites.
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A honey bee pollinating an almond blossom. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
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Tough Time for Beekeepers and Almond Growers

February 19th, 2025
It's a tough time for beekeepers and almond growers during California's almond pollination season. There's a nationwide bee shortage, rapidly increasing hive thefts and often uncooperative weather.
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What YOU Need to Know About Groundwater

February 18th, 2025
By Ben A Faber
Thursday, April 3, 17, May 1, 15, and 29 (15 hours plus 5 hours discussion) 9:00am 12:00pm PDT (GMT -07:00) and Q&A 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT Understanding groundwater and watersheds and how we monitor, assess, and sustainably manage these resources is critical and integral to California Groundwater Sus...
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