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Photo 2: Brad Hanson, a professor of Cooperative Extension in the UC Davis Department of Plant Sciences, examines a stock of Orobanche ramosa pulled from off a tomato plant in nearby Woodland, where scientists are studying the parasitic weed. (Emily C. Dooley/UC Davis)
UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

Parasitic weeds threaten tomato plants on California farms

October 9, 2023
By Gale Perez
At first glance, Orobanche ramosa looks like an interesting blossoming plant, one that could add a unique flair to flower arrangements. But it's a parasitic weed that attaches to roots, sucks out nutrients and is threatening California's $1.5 billion processing tomato industry.
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This praying mantis, Stagmomantis limbata, has just ambushed a honey bee and is grasping it in its spiked forelegs. There is no Harry Houdini-kind of escape. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Spiked Forelegs of a Praying Mantis: There Is No Escape

October 9, 2023
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
A praying mantis, an incredible ambush predator, can lie in wait for hours for its prey. Often it's so camouflaged that it totally blends in with its habitat. It can rotate its head 180 degrees--and nothing, it seems, can escape its view.
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UCCE Siskiyou: Article

2023 Summer Newsletter

October 9, 2023
Research Updates Soil Moisture Sensor Project Cost Installation Maintenance Data Location information and soil moisture...
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Kern County: Article

Kern UCCE/DWR Weekly Crop Water Use Report 10-09-2023

October 9, 2023
Please see below link to access "How To Use Weekly Crop Water Use (ET)Reports to Assist Farm Water Management" How to Use Weekly Crop Water Use Report Please see below link to access "Weekly ET Report 10-09-2023" ET Report 10-09-2023 Please see disclaimer link below: University of California Divisio...
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Orange, brown and white spotted butterfly on a purple blossom.
The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

Where do butterflies go in the winter?

October 9, 2023
By Anne E Schellman
As the long, hot days of summer slide into cooler, shorter days of autumn, seasonal changes are occurring in my garden. Not as many plants are blooming, the leaves on deciduous trees and plants are becoming drier and starting to change color.
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Santa Cruz County: Article

Camp Loma Open House invite

October 9, 2023
Dear 4-H Families, Camp Loma has invited our 4-H families to attend their Open House & BBQ event on November 5th from noon to 4 pm. See attached flier for details.
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Thriving Forward: Article

Meet 4-H Club President Marlie

October 9, 2023
By Matthew R Rodriguez
Recently I [Matt] had a chance to interview 4-H youth member Marlie, who is also this year's 4-H club president for Long Valley in Placer County. The following are Marlie's responses to my questions.
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Thriving Forward: Article

Meet 4-H Club Treasurer Karen

October 9, 2023
By Matthew R Rodriguez
Recently I [Matt] had a chance to interview 4-H youth member Karen who is also this year's 4-H club treasurer for Pleasant Grove in Sutter County. The following are Karen's responses to my questions.
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