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A honey bee packing pollen and nectaring on an almond blossom at UC Davis. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Robbin Thorp Began His Career Studying Honey Bees and Almonds

October 9, 2019
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Yes, he began his career studying honey bees. The late Robbin Thorp, the renowned UC Davis distinguished emeritus professor of entomology and global bee authority who will be memorialized at a celebration of life on Friday, Oct. 11 at 6 p.m.
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UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

Research Update: Efficacy of mechanical and chemical preseason control of herbicide-resistant Italian ryegrass

October 9, 2019
By Mark E Lundy, Brad Hanson
Reposted from the UCANR Sacramento Valley Field Crops blog Summary Note Mechanical cultivation is a useful tool in controlling herbicide-resistant Italian ryegrass individuals in a rainfed wheat system but is only about half as effective as Axial in reducing overall pressure from Italian ryegrass (e...
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Rose aphids infesting rose buds. (Credit: Jack Kelly Clark)
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Insect and Mite Pests on Roses

October 9, 2019
Roses are popular ornamental plants grown in home gardens, parks, and other landscapes. Just like other plants, roses can be host to a number of insects and mite pests.
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pablo with the award

Local Hero Makes a Better World

October 9, 2019
By Ben A Faber
The California Avocado Society held its 104th Annual Meeting recently and acknowledged an individual's contributions to the avocado industry with its Oliver Atkins Award.
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Monterey County: Article

4-H Camp Teen Counselors applications open

October 8, 2019
Hello 4-H community, The Monterey County 4-H Camp program, Camp McCandless, will be held at Camp MayMac in the Santa Cruz Mountains. This site features a full kitchen, swimming pool, basketball and volleyball courts, hiking trails and cabins and much more. This years dates are June 14th -19st 2020.
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Colusa County: Article

Sacramento Valley Almond News - Fall, 2019

October 8, 2019
Post Harvest Clean up Zinc and Boron Review Potassium management for sustained almond yields Almond Variety Planting Trends Increase Your Return on Investment with Post-Harvest Weed Scouting Save the Date! Post-Harvest Almond and Walnut IPM Workshop and more meeting dates for 2020...
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