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Under the Solano Sun: Article

You Can Tuna a Cactus

July 19, 2021
Is it a fish? Are we talking about a piano? Are we talking about REO Speedwagon? No, not in this instance. It's the Opuntia cactus. The fruit is called Tuna, Prickly Pear, Sabra, and Cactus Apple. I love this cactus for its fruit. It's a jolly red color when it's ripe.
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Vegetable Crops: Article

July 19, 2021

July 19, 2021
In this issue: Field Observations High Temperatures Broomrape: new discoveries continue...
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Jessica Gillung, then a doctoral candidate at UC Davis, holds a display of Atlas moths at the Bohart Museum of Entomology. She is now an assistant professor McGill University, Montreal. This week is National Moth Week. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

In Celebration of National Moth Week

July 19, 2021
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
It's National Moth Week, which, according to the officials, is a time to celebrate "the beauty, life cycle and habitats of moths." So "moth-ers" of all ages and abilities "are encouraged to learn about, observe and document moths in their backyards, parks and neighborhoods.
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UC Cooperative Extension apiculturist Elina Lastro Niño showing a frame at the Harry H. Laidlaw Jr. Honey Bee Research Facility to students. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Entomology & Nematology News: Article

Extension Apiculturist Elina Lastro Niño Achieves Promotion

July 19, 2021
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
UC Cooperative Extension apiculturist Elina Lastro Nio, a honey bee scientist and educator who serves all of California and is a member of the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology faculty, was recently promoted to associate specialist, effective July 1.
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Dr. Kari Arnold.
The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

Submitting Samples to the Master Gardener Help Desk

July 19, 2021
By Anne E Schellman
If you have a gardening question about a plant with concerning symptoms, you can submit details and photos using our Ask a Master Gardener Survey. But what if we can't tell what's wrong from your photos? If this is the case, we may ask you to drop off a sample to our office.
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UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT :: Weed Specialist - Turfgrass, Specialty Crops, & Forestry

July 19, 2021
By Gale Perez
Type of position: The Department of Horticulture in the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture seeks an individual who will develop and lead a highly effective and nationally recognized extension and applied research program in weed control in turfgrass, specialty crops, and forestry.
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