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The walnut twig beetle is about the size of a grain of rice. In association with the fungus, Geosmithia morbida, it causes the insect-pathogen complex known as "thousand cankers disease." (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Jackson Audley: Targeting the Walnut Twig Beetle

December 2, 2019
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Doctoral candidate and forest entomologist Jackson Audley of the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology, targets an invasive bark beetle that's about the size of a grain of rice. The beetle? The walnut twig beetle, Pityophthorus juglandis.
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UC Cooperative Extension human-wildlife interaction advisor Niamh Quinn is conducting research to help Southern California communities manage the growing coyote population.

UCCE researcher studies urban coyotes

December 2, 2019
By Jeannette Warnert
Some people believe shouting, waving arms and flashing lights will keep coyotes at bay, but UC Cooperative Extenison wildlife-human interaction advisor Niamh Quinn isn't so sure, reported Louis Sahagun in the Los Angeles Times.
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Master Gardener Speakers for our Vermicompost Workshop.
The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

2019 Year-In-Review

December 2, 2019
By Anne E Schellman
Wow! Its been a busy, productive year. The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Stanislaus County Master Gardener Program started it's first training class in January of 2019. Twenty-three Master Gardeners graduated in June and have been volunteering in the community ever since.
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Santa Cruz County: Article

4-H Updates

December 2, 2019
Happy Holidays 4-H Families, We have two exciting event events this week. Anyone looking for a last-minute tax donation, well we have the answer for you! Giving Tuesday is December 3rd Match for 4-H Donate on Giving Tuesday.
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San Benito County: Article

4-H Updates

December 2, 2019
Happy Holidays 4-H Families, We have two exciting event events this week. Anyone looking for a last-minute tax donation, well we have the answer for you! Giving Tuesday is December 3rd Match for 4-H Donate on Giving Tuesday.
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You are here So are we
ANR News Releases: Article

Invest in every Californian with a gift to UC ANR

December 2, 2019
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
UC Agriculture and Natural Resources is participating in Giving Tuesday, launching the You are here. So are we campaign. Donations bring the power of UC research in agriculture, natural resources, nutrition, and youth development to local communities to improve the lives of all Californians.
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Fresno County Viticulture: Article

December 2019 Vit Tips

December 2, 2019
The 2019 winter issue of Vit Tips covers: 1) Grapevine disease management. e.g., Powdery Mildew and Botrytis on wet year, like 2019; 2) Post-harvest vineyard management, e.g., irrigation/nutrient management and pruning strategy ; 3) Recent update of sudden vine collapse.
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Frozen samples were processed and sequenced by researchers at the Energy Department’s Joint Genome Institute (JGI). (Photo: Peggy Lemaux)
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Genomic gymnastics help sorghum plant survive drought

December 2, 2019
By Jeannette Warnert
Scorching temperatures and parched earth are no match for the sorghum plant this cereal crop, native to Africa, will remain green and productive, even under conditions that would render other plants brown, brittle and barren.
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