Agriculture

UC Davis alumnus and molecular biologist Grace Jones, 67, a member of the University of Kentucky (UK) faculty since 1984 and a longtime member of the Bruce Hammock lab at UC Riverside and UC Davis, died Jan. 12 at the university hospital of complications from a severe stroke she suffered in 2000.

The National 4-H Council has named Elisabeth Watkins from San Joaquin County the winner of the 2019 4-H Youth in Action Award for Healthy Living. She will receive a $5,000 scholarship for higher education and will serve as an advocate and spokesperson for 4-H Healthy Living programming.

Some that Martin Guerena shared with us... From Ag Web :: January 14, 2019 January 14, 2019 08:27 AM By Chris Bennett Farm Journal Technology and Issues Editor Email One touch from old sparky and the current brings down the curtaindeath by electricity.

When you're five years old and just learning about the world around you and its inhabitants, it's okay to be a little apprehensive when you encounter a giant prickly stick insect with thornlike spikes. Even if your mother is holding it.

Join us Wednesday, January 30th, 2019 attheUCCE Yolo County Cooperative Extension Office in Woodland for a workshop on the State Water Efficiency Enhancement Program grant application. UC representatives will be on hand to discuss strategies and important information for successful applications.

Time's fun when you're studying flies! Student fly researchers greeted guests and explained their work at the Bohart Museum of Entomology open house held last Saturday, Jan. 12. The event, which took place from 1 to 4 p.m.

Monterey County Agricultural Center 1432 Abbott Street, Salinas, CA Tuesday, February 26 7:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

And to think it all began with butterflies. From basic science to applied science. From studying insects to helping humankind.

A room full of farmers came out on a rainy Wednesday morning to enjoy breakfast together. Our guest speaker, Domenic Fino of Golden Pacific Crop Insurance Services, came all the way from Dinuba, California.

Advice for the Home Gardener from the Help Desk of the UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County Client's Request: I'd like to feed my horses with Orchard Grass Hay. I'd like to be assured that it is "safe" for the horses and get it tested and analyzed to assure that it is "safe".