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Meet the drone fly (Eristalis tenax), often mistaken for a honey bee. Note the one set of wings, large eyes, stubby antennae and a distinguishing "H" on its abdomen. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

A Case of Mistaken Identity

October 22, 2018
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
They can't drain your bank account. They can't open up new credit cards. They can't get medical treatment on your health insurance. But they are identity thieves, nonetheless. Meet the drone fly (Eristalis tenax), often mistaken for a honey bee. Indeed, it's about the size of a honey bee.
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Winter rye cover crop being rolled ahead of incorporation and field prep for summer crop. Photo: Jeff Mitchell.
Sacramento Valley Field Crops: Article

Cover Crop Management in Annual Farming Systems

October 22, 2018
By Sarah E Light
Fall is the time to plant your winter cover crops. The impact of cover crops can be variable, depending on plant variety and management practices. Choosing the right cover crop is important and deciding what to plant will depend on your on-farm goals.
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Sacramento Valley Field Crops: Article

Soil Health and Cover Crop Field Day-Meridian-December 6th

October 22, 2018
By Sarah E Light
Save the Date for the Soil Health and Cover Crop Field Day in Meridian December 6, 2018 8:30am: coffee and registration; 9:00am-11:00am: program Join us as we launch the beginning of a state-wide Healthy Soils project supported by CDFA, with topics on: * Managing winter cover crops in annual rotatio...
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Pocket Gopher by Ed Williams
Urban Agriculture: Article

Gopher Management in School and Community Gardens

October 22, 2018
By Niamh M Quinn
Pocket gophers, more commonly known as gophers, are one of the most common vertebrate pests found in school and community gardens. They are known for their extensive burrow system through the soil and also for the damage that they can cause to plants in gardens.
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