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New project aims to use farm waste to fuel bioeconomy
UC ANR to help create database, support technology for sustainable bioproducts and biofuels
In...
An Explosion of Color-Chinese Ground Orchid
I've seen Chinese Ground Orchids in my garden before but this year they're extra glorious which...
Almond crop yields threatened by disease new to California
Detection of fungus causing red leaf blotch spurs call for grower vigilance
Symptoms of red leaf...
ESRI User Conference 2004 in San Diego - Day 1
The first day of the 2024 ESRI User Conference was filled with exciting announcements and...
Saga of the Spider and the Bee
(Continued from the July 13th Bug Squad)
Our resident crab spider, family Thomisidae,...
Protecting Your Vegetables from Triple Digit Heat: Shade Cloth
Here in Stanislaus County, zone 9b, we have experienced quite a few triple digit days with more...
Thriller
Early in June, we had the opportunity to visit the backyard of a friend who had lived in Fairfield...
Estimating Avocado Water Requirement
Satellite-based irrigation tools to manage irrigation water more precisely in avocado groves
Ali...
The Invasion of the Voles
Take it from me, you really do not want voles (also called meadow mice) moving into your garden....
2024 UC Dry Bean Field Day
UC Davis and UC Cooperative Extension will host the UC Dry Bean Field Day on Thursday, August 15,...
2024 UC Dry Bean Field Day
UC Davis and UC Cooperative Extension will host the UC Dry Bean Field Day on Thursday, August 15,...
Wear Those Gloves!
As an ergonomic consultant, I have worked with businesses whose employees perform a lot of tasks...
The Spider and the Bee
A crab spider, family Thomisidae, lies motionless in a patch of lavender, waiting to...
Invite Butterflies to Your Garden! Learn How!
170 species of butterflies live or visit Southern California! Learn all about them and how to...
What's Bugging Your Plants? Discover Safe Pest Control Tips!
Guess who's coming to dinner? All sorts of insects and other critters want to share in the bounty...
Cultivating and Recruiting Volunteers
4-H volunteers can sometimes feel discouraged as they struggle to find help in their clubs or...
Microirrigation Clogging Troubleshooting Guide
Microirrigation systems include microsprinklers for tree crops, drip emitters for trees, vines, and...
A Native Plant Garden is Planned for the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge
The Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge in Willows is headquarters to the Sacramento National...
Lawn-pocalypse! Surviving Drought
Ah, summer! The season of sunburns, pool parties, and… lawn droughts. If your once lush,...
Seven academics receive 2024 Distinguished Service Awards
We are pleased to announce and congratulate the recipients of the 2024 Distinguished Service...