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Laurel Wilt Webinar

May 21, 2020
By Ben A Faber
Please find enclosed links to a recent on-line meeting of researchers from forestry and avocado production system perspectives on current laurel wilt research.
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A honey bee dusted with pollen from Gaillardia, also known as "the blanket flower." (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Bee Inspired: It's World Bee Day!

May 20, 2020
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Did you observe World Bee Day today? Every year on May 20, the United Nations asks us to think about this day, "to raise awareness of the importance of pollinators" and "the threats they face and their contribution to sustainable development.
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Still Need to Think About Water

May 20, 2020
By Ben A Faber
From Stanford: Future Water Resources California isn't running out of water, says Richard Luthy. It's running out of cheap water. But the state can't keep doing what it's been doing for the past 100 years. Luthy knows.
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Brush Up On Bees

May 20, 2020
By Ben A Faber
If you're sticking close to home these days and looking for something to do (or looking for something for kids to do) the Xerces Society has several bee monitoring guides and tools worth checking out.
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The Bee Gardener: Article

Happy World Bee Day May 20, 2020

May 19, 2020
This year will be a World Bee Day like no other. Created by the United Nations to raise awareness about pollinators, this event is celebrated on the birthday of Anton Jana, a pioneer of modern beekeeping.
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Atmometer Study

May 18, 2020
By Ben A Faber
Efficient and precise irrigation management is critical if California producers are to maximize crop quality, conserve water, and protect the environment. The use of evapotranspiration (ET) estimates is a significant component of irrigation management.
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UC Small Grains Blog: Article

2020 Virtual Small Grains Field Day

May 18, 2020
By Mark E Lundy
Due to the health concerns surrounding COVID-19, we had to cancel our annual field day that typically occurs in May at UC Davis.
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April Avocado Meeting Notes

May 18, 2020
By Ben A Faber
April, 2020 CAS/CAC/UC Avocado Grower Meetings Seminar Presentation Document The original field meeting for avocado growers was canceled this year.
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UC Cooperative Extension, Ventura County: Article

Free Workshops for Youth, Professionals and Community Members. Plus: Fire and Plant Disease Resources for Homeowners

May 17, 2020
By Rose M Hayden-Smith
Learn About California Agriculture Join us on Thursday, May 21st, 9:30 am PST, for Part 2 of a webinar series on California agriculture, where we'll learn about major crops and production areas. This webinar will feature UCCE Ventura County advisors Andre Biscaro and Ben Faber.
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