Agriculture

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A monarch caterpillar, Danaus plexippus, munching on milkweed. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Entomological ABCs: Ants, Bees and Caterpillars

March 29, 2023
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Urban landscape entomologist Emily Meineke, assistant professor, UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology, is coordinating the department's seminars for the 2022-23 academic year and she's just announced the speakers for the spring quarter. Want to learn about ants? Check. Bees? Check.
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All in-person seminars hosted by the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology will be held in Room 122 of Briggs Hall. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Entomology & Nematology News: Article

Department's Spring Seminars Announced

March 29, 2023
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Seminar coordinator Emily Meineke, urban landscape entomologist and assistant professor, has announced the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology's spring seminars. The seminars begin Wednesday, April 5 and will continue on Wednesdays through June 7.
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Cattle grazing on annual rangeland in Western Placer County - March 20, 2023
Ranching in the Sierra Foothills: Article

An "Average" Year? What's That?!

March 29, 2023
By Daniel K Macon
Looking back at more than 20 years of precipitation data I've collected since my family moved to Auburn, I can't say that we've ever had an average year that is, we've never had exactly 32.68 inches of rain. Some years, like 2016-17, we measure quite a bit more than average (62.
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A feral or wild bee colony in a fig tree in the Maasai Mara National Reserve, southern Kenya. (Photo by James Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Feral Bee Colony in Kenya: Nothing Short of Incredible

March 27, 2023
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
"EVERYTHING that colonies do when they are living on their own (not being managed by beekeepers) is done to favor their survival and their reproduction, and thus their success is contribution to the next generation of colonies. And I mean everything.
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Los voluntarios clasifican las plantas durante el evento Puertas abiertas en el otoño, en el Centro de Investigación y Extensión de South Coast en agosto del 2022. Fotos de Saoimanu Sope.
Blog Verde: Article

Hay rosas que requieren poca agua y son muy lindas

March 24, 2023
By Basilisa M Rawleigh
Las rosas son las flores con las que se expresa, con ms frecuencia, amor y agradecimiento, pero pueden ser caras. La buena noticia es hay opciones para cultivarlas sin gastar mucho.
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Kirsten Pearson (izquierda) y Yu-Chen asesoras de UCANR, buscan entre las plantas los trips o insectos
Blog de Alimentos: Article

Asesores de UCCE aportan ideas frescas para proteger a la lechuga de un virus

March 23, 2023
By Basilisa M Rawleigh
Los productores de lechuga del Valle de Salinas tuvieron prdidas de aproximadamente 150 millones de dlares en el 2022 debido a enfermedades Un invierno tempestuoso podra presagiar otro ao devastador para la industria de la lechuga en el Valle de Salinas, la cual registr prdidas en 2022 por casi 150...
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Climate Smart Agriculture: Article

SWEEP Pilot Program 2023

March 23, 2023
By Ana Resendiz
SWEEP Pilot Program 2023 - A huge congratulation to the Southern Desert Region agricultural community It was great news when CDFA announced the State Water Efficiency and Engagement Program (SWEEP) Southern Desert Pilot Program, proposed for farmers in Imperial County and a portion of Riverside Coun...
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Field of ripe processing tomatoes (UC IPM)
UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

Weed management critical needs for processing tomatoes in CA

March 19, 2023
By Gale Perez
The Pest Management Strategic Plan for Processing Tomatoes in California (see attachment) was published in May 2021 and encompasses a wealth of information on pest issues and farming practices for processing tomatoes in California.
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