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Flame skimmer dragonfly, Libellula saturata, perched on a stick in a meadow. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Rhyming Prose: The Hunting Behavior of Dragonflies...

May 15, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 You've seen dragonflies perched in meadows  but have you ever witnessed their hunting behavior?You won't want to miss the Bohart Museum of Entomology open house on Saturday, May 16 when UC Davis doctoral candidate and dragonfly expert Christofer Brothers shares his rhyming prose on dragonflies.He…
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UC Organic Agriculture Institute: Event

Field Day: IPM Weed Management Strategies in Row Crops

Jun 11, 2026

Field Day: IPM Weed Management Strategies in Row CropsJoin UC Organic Agriculture Institute and UC Cooperative Extension Sutter-Yuba at Park Farming Organics for a Field Day on IPM Weed Management Strategies in Row Crops with a focus on organic strategies. See agenda below for speakers and topics. This field…
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Post-Fire workshop participants at an in-person field day.
Blog - Forest Research and Outreach : Article

New resources from UC ANR provide forested communities with critical wildfire recovery education

May 15, 2026
By Grace N Dean
Forest management after wildfire is a challenging process, and for many California landowners, it's an overwhelming one. Over the past several years, UC ANR has led multiple post-fire education efforts to help forest managers decipher the best path forward. From developing online learning tools for…
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Emerald Ash Borer adults emerging from a tree.
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week is May 17-23, 2026

May 15, 2026
By Cherie Shook
Every year, Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week reminds us that one small insect can have a massive impact on our communities. The emerald ash borer (EAB) is an invasive metallic green beetle that has caused the death of millions of ash trees across North America, killing nearly 100% of unprotected street trees…
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glassy winged sharpshooter insect on a stem
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Oh No! Another Infestation!

May 15, 2026
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Blog by Michelle SchlegelLast night, I wanted to make Chicken Scallopini and needed fresh sage. In the back garden are my culinary sage plants. I had noticed a few Leafhoppers last year, but didn’t treat the plant. I was hoping a cold winter would kill them. Well, that didn’t happen. This spring is its usual…
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UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra: Article

Preserve it! Series: What Can Be Done About Fruit Float

May 14, 2026
Reduce fruit float when canning fruitFruit Float is the term used when produce separates and floats to the top of the jars.There are a few things that can be done to avoid or reduce fruit float when canning fruit:Use Firm Ripe Fruit. Firm fruit has less air trapped in it than ripe fruit. It also absorbs less…
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UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra: Article

Preserve it! Series: Take Control of Your Inventory

May 14, 2026
The USDA recommends preserving enough for one year. We should all have an annual habit of checking our inventory of preserved foods. The USDA recommends we preserve enough food for one year. Why is one year recommended? Here are a few reasons: In one year, another crop will be available for…
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