Test PB Collection: FTE

August 7, 2021 Field bindweed (Convolvulsus arvensis) is considered by many tomato growers to be the most problematic of all weeds in California production areas.

If you missed the international symposium on Insect Olfaction and Taste in 24 Hours Around the Globe," not to worry. It's being loaded on YouTube. The 24-hour free Zoom symposium, which began Wednesday, Aug. 11, drew attendees from 66 countries.

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PLEASE NOTE: Due to drought conditions these stations currently have insufficient vegetative cover to provide accurate ETo data. At this time, 146 Belridge is providing the best ETo data for Kern County.

What some consider a nuisance at picnics or unbearable in places like the South or even Alaska can really be deadly if they carry certain diseases like West Nile, malaria, or dengue.

Tomorrow (Aug. 18) you will receive by email a survey created by the UC systemwide Talent Management Consortium with my name in the From line. This survey is a needs assessment to gather feedback on UC's local and systemwide training opportunities on leadership and organization development.

"I'm very grateful to Walter (Leal) for inviting me to light the inaugural torch for this international celebration of research on insect chemical senses with over 1400 registered participants which is absolutely unprecedented for our field.

The Vertebrate Pest Council hosted a series of seminars this spring that provided updates and information on managing vertebrate pests. The series was popular, and several individuals who were not able to attend requested that we provide this content a second time.

Position available for Community Education Specialist See attached for link to job posting...

By Cindy Watter, UC Master Gardener of Napa County Over the years, several people have asked me how I grew the beautiful blue and white passionflower that cascades over a trellis (and also invades my flower beds). The answer is: I didn't. My former neighbor Kristine is responsible.