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Finn Jensen, 2 1/2, awaits the placement of a Madagascar hissing cockroach in his hand. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Hissers: Big, Bold and Beautiful

February 28, 2023
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Madagascar hissing cockroaches, aka hissers, are big, bold and beautiful. Just ask the scientists at the Bohart Museum of Entomology, UC Davis, who rear them in their petting zoo.
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A photo of the Wildlife Pest Identification Tool.
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Online Tools from UC IPM

February 28, 2023
By Lauren Fordyce
Pest issues are much easier to deal with when you know what they are and have the right tools to address them. The UC Statewide IPM Program has several free, online tools to help you diagnose plant problems, determine if an animal pest is present, or get a monthly checklist of landscape tasks.
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COVID-19 update – End of state of emergency

February 28, 2023
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
You might have heard that the Governor is ending the COVID-19 state of emergency on Feb. 28. This signals a new phase of response to the pandemic and ends most of the statewide public health orders and restrictions that have been in place and evolved over the past three years.
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Salinas Valley Agriculture: Article

CropManage Hands-on Workshop, San Martin CA, March 29, 2023

February 28, 2023
By Michael D Cahn
CropManage Hands-on Workshop Bringing Irrigation and Nutrient Management Decision-Support to the Field Date: Wednesday, March 29th, 2023 9:30 am 2:30 pm Location: Animal Services Center Address: 12425 Monterey Road, San Martin, CA 95046 Learn how to use CropManage to support irrigation and nutrient...
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Reed Kenny, doctoral student in the Dan Potter lab.
Entomology & Nematology News: Article

Three UC Davis Doctoral Students to Present Botanical Research

February 28, 2023
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Three UC Davis doctoral students who received grants from the Davis Botanical Society will present their research on Thursday, March 2 in Room 3001 of the Plant and Environmental Sciences Building, UC Davis campus. The event begins at 5:45 with pizza and continues until 7 p.m.
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Salinas Valley Agriculture: Article

ADVANCED PUMPING EFFICIENCY PROGRAM (APEP) Workshops

February 28, 2023
By Michael D Cahn
Fresno State Center for Irrigation Technology present ADVANCED PUMPING EFFICIENCY PROGRAM (APEP) Free in-person workshops at Taylor Farms Swale Ranch in Chualar, CA Workshop Location Taylor Farm's Swale Ranch 24228 Lincoln Street Chualar, CA 93926 FOR GROWERS AND FARM MANAGERS FOR FIELD & IRRIGATION...
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Recent article about Tom Barcellos in Strip-till Farmer magazine, Winter 2023 edition.
Conservation Agriculture: Article

Strip-till Operation Thrives in Face of Heavy Regulation and High Costs

February 28, 2023
By Jeffrey P Mitchell
February 28, 2023 Strip-till Operation Thrives in Face of Heavy Regulation and High Costs Tipton, CA dairyman and long-time CASI farmer member, Tom Barcellos, was featured in the Winter 2023 issue of Strip-till Farmer, a quarterly publication of the National No-till Farmer Association and Lessiter P...
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Cyclamen plant. photo by Kathy Low
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Plants Have Mouths

February 28, 2023
Plants Have MouthsAnd They Could Help Agriculture Adapt to Climate Change is the title of a recent article in the December 17, 2022 issue of Modern Farmer that caught my eye. Plants have mouths? I never thought of plants having mouths, but surprisingly they do.
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David Gonzalves
ANR Employee News: Article

Names in the News

February 27, 2023
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Gonzalves named UCCE director for Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties David Gonzalves joined UC ANR on Feb. 1 as the new director for UCCE in Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties.
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