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Local food producers: The recent wildfires are creating dangerous air pollution in our region. The biggest threat to your health is from inhaling the smoke. Protect your lungs by staying indoors whenever possible, and wearing a respirator mask when outdoors.

When a house is a home... Take the case of a syrphid fly, aka hover fly or flower fly. It's a cold and windy day, and it's tucked in the folds of a rock purslane, Calandrinia grandiflora, in Vacaville, Calif.

ave you ever been in the middle of a garden project and suddenly wondered how you got there? I pondered this question as I began what felt like my 10th hour of separating sunflower seeds from the chaff.

"George Compere." Non-entomologists may not recall his name, but entomologists--especially those who study biological control--definitely do. And whether you do or don't, you'll want to see the display featuring George Compere (1858-1928), at the Bohart Museum of Entomology, UC Davis.

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Dear Colleagues, The UC ANR Prune Workgroup is pleased to announce the 2018 Call for Dried Plum Research proposals. Both new proposals as well as renewals will be accepted.

Get inspired with recipes for Raspberry Chocolate Sauce, Savory Salt, and Herb Vinegars. Learn just how to dry those fresh herbs too.

Thanksgiving Safety By Diane Galvan UCCE Master Food Preserver It's my turn to orchestrate our Thanksgiving meal. One holiday we all got ill' from something we ate! Any tips for making sure that this doesn't happen on my watch? Olivia, Los Osos Follow these guidelines for a safe family feast.

While you are digesting your meal during the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday you might want to watch a few of the recent videos that our colleague Eric Brennan (Organic Vegetable Researcher USDA-ARS) has produced. These are entertaining as well as full of ideas to ruminate on. Enjoy! Brennan, E.B.

While soil health is currently a big buzzword in CA agriculture, UC Davis researchers want to dig into how managing CA soils to build soil health indicators impacts a grower's crop management decisions, productivity, and economic bottom line.