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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

New research report shows how improving school nutrition standards positively impact students

February 15, 2023
By Danielle Lee, Lorrene D Ritchie
Healthy Eating Research (HER), a program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, conducted a rapid Health Impact Assessment (HIA) to understand how improving school nutrition standards could impact the nutritional quality of school meals, school meal participation, student dietary consumption, studen...
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red striped palm weevil
Topics in Subtropics: Article

Scientists make inroads against tree-killing pests

February 15, 2023
By Ben A Faber
Randall Oliver, UC Statewide IPM Program Communications Coordinator. Credit: An adult male red striped palm weevil.John Kabashima/UCANR Trees provide shade to keep us cool, produce oxygen for us to breathe and calm our nerves.
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photos by Michelle Davis
Under the Solano Sun: Article

A Gift of Cyclamen

February 15, 2023
Quite a few years ago my secret pal at work gave me a cyclamen for Valentine's Day. It came in a hand-painted clay pot and had bright red blooms rising above the heart-shaped leaves. I thought it was a perfect Valentine's gift.
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UC Cooperative Extension - Madera County: Article

Quad County Walnut Institute Feb 28

February 14, 2023
The 2023 Quad County Walnut Institute will be held in Stockton on February 28. Please see the attached PDF for the agenda.
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A honey bee foraging on a flowering quince. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Bee My Valentine!

February 14, 2023
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Bee my Valentine! Did the honey bee ever say that to a pink flowering quince? Probably not. But she did buzz over there for some nectar and pollen. What's buzzworthy this week--among other topics--is the UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day. The 12th annual event, set all day Saturday, Feb.
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This image of community ecologist Rachel Vannette (left) appears on the home page of the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology website.
Entomology & Nematology News: Article

Community Ecologist Rachel Vannette: Newly Selected Chancellor's Fellow

February 14, 2023
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Community ecologist Rachel Vannette, associate professor, UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology, is one of 13 faculty members selected as a Chancellor's Fellow, a five-year title. Each will receive $25,000 in unrestricted funds for research or other scholarly activities.
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Photo by Polly Nelson
UC Master Gardeners- Diggin' it in SLO: Article

Rosemary

February 14, 2023
Rosemary By Polly Nelson UCCE Master Gardener Common name of plant: Rosemary Scientific name: Salvia rosmarinus Planting zone: Sunset zones 4-24 Size: 1-6 feet, depending on variety Bloom Season: Late fall through spring Exposure: Full sun Pruning needs: As needed to shape and prevent woody stems Wa...
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Kern County: Article

Invitation to Attend Candidate Seminars

February 14, 2023
Invitation to attend candidate presentations Community Water Systems/Supply Area Advisor Serving Kern, Kings, and Tulare Counties See attached for agenda and Zoom link...
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