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In this Issue...

As you may know, every five years, USDA conducts its Census of Agriculture to inform policy decisions that impact the future of American farmers and ranchers.

by Melody Kendall Ongoing drought in California and world-wide climate change makes water conservation a very important topic. One of the ways to conserve water in your landscape is to reduce or remove your thirsty lawn and replace it with a more water friendly option.

I used to wonder why hard apples were growing on some of my oak trees. Then I learned they were not apples but nests for Andricus quercuscalifornicus, a tiny wasp that builds these galls as a nest for raising their young.

Want to learn more about native caterpillars and their importance in the world?

2023 UC Davis Small Grains and Alfalfa/Forages Field Day May 11th, 7:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Supported by the California Crop Improvement Association (CCIA) Department of Plant Sciences Field Facility, UC Davis (2400 Hutchison Dr, Davis CA 38.5390, -121.7800) AGENDA Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 3.

A newly described bacteria species found more than a decade ago inside the gut of a stick insect housed in the Bohart Museum of Entomology petting zoo, now bears the name of two very surprised UC Davis entomologists.

USDA Announces Grants to Expand Meat Processing The U.S.

Growing up in Butte County, Rose Brazil-Few has watched climate change devastate communities and ecosystems in the form of severe drought and deadly wildfire, including the 2018 Camp Fire that swept through Paradise.

Are you interested in soil health and/or have questions about whole orchard recycling? Come attend a field day in Gustine on May 18! Details are in the attached flier.