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Resistant Arthropods?

November 8, 2023
By Ben A Faber
Utilizing the Arthropod Pesticide Resistance Database Growers face the daunting challenge of managing several pests that exhibit pesticide resistance. In this battle, selecting appropriate pesticides play a crucial role.
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Bug Squad: Article

'Entomology 2023' Underway: Insects and Influence!

November 7, 2023
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
"Entomology 2023" is underway! The annual meeting, hosted by the Entomological Society of America (ESA), is taking place Nov. 5-8 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Md. The theme: "Insects and Influence: Advancing Entomology's Impact on People and Policy.
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Evolutionary biologist Scott Carroll and entomologist Jenella Loye, associates of the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology, are participating in the Entomological Society of America meeting in Maryland.
Entomology & Nematology News: Article

ESA Meeting Underway in Maryland

November 7, 2023
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Dozens of UC Davis Department of Entomology andNematology faculty, alumni and graduate students are participating in "Entomology 2023," hosted by the Entomological Society of America (ESA). Theme of annual ESA meeting, taking place Nov.
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Managing Nitrogen Organically

November 6, 2023
By Ben A Faber
Practical Training in Nitrogen Planning & Management in Organic Production of Annual Crops BUT All Growers Could Learn from these sessions - Virtual Event Habr traduccin al Espaol 3-part Workshop Session 1: Monday, Nov. 27th, 2023, 1-3pm Session 2: Monday, Dec.
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Thriving Forward: Article

Meet 4-H Club President Eva

November 6, 2023
By Matthew R Rodriguez
Recently I [Matt] had a chance to interview 4-H youth member Eva who is also this year's 4-H club president for Franklin in Sutter County. The following are Eva's responses to my questions.
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Mulch and TOO Much Rain

November 3, 2023
By Ben A Faber
What Can Happen With Too Much Rain? Watch that Mulch!!! Rain is wonderful stuff. If it comes and washes the accumulated salts of the last several years out of the root zones of citrus and avocado, that's a good thing.
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Phytophthora Diseases of CA Citrus

November 3, 2023
By Ben A Faber
There are at least four species of Phytophthora species (P. citrophthora, P. parasitica, P. syringae, and P. hibernalis) associated with citrus in California and all species can cause various symptoms in citrus including the three main diseases' associated with Phytophthora spp.
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Jason Hong, USDA research molecular biologist
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USDA-ARS Scientist to Discuss Soilborne Pathogens and Pests

November 2, 2023
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Research molecular biologist Jason Hong of the USDA-ARS Horticultural Lab, Fort Pierce, FL., will present the next UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology seminar on "Managing Soilborne Pathogens and Pests with Anaerobic Soil Disinfestation (ASD)." His seminar begins at 4:10 p.m.
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