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Doctoral candidate Alison Blundell delivering her award-winning presentation in the 12-minute student competition at the international Society of Nematologists. She won second place. (Photo by Veronica Casey)

Congrats to Our UC Davis Nematology Doctoral Students

August 20, 2024
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Nematodes are where it's at! Two UC Davis nematology doctoral students were invited to give research presentations at the international Society of Nematologists' conference in Park City, Utah and they excelled.
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ACP Training - English and Spanish

August 20, 2024
By Ben A Faber
The Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program is hosting free training workshops for field crew supervisors and farm labor contractors in Riverside and Ventura counties this month.
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A honey bee foraging on Gaillardia during The Golden Hour in a Vacaville garden. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Golden Hour, Golden Bee on Gaillardia

August 14, 2024
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Photographers call the first hour after dawn and the last hour before dusk "The Golden Hour." That's when the sunlight is softer and warmer. It's also called "The Magic Hour.
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Avocado Great Has Passed - Bob Bergh

August 14, 2024
By Ben A Faber
It is unfortunate that we allow the passing of individuals without recognizing their contributions. B. O. Bergh was an important part of the avocado industry and his passing should surely be noted.
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Mireya Molina, El Diamonte High School Student, serves as summer intern
Nut, Olive and Prune Programmatic News: Article

UCCE Tulare County Hosts El Diamonte High School Student Intern, Mireya Molina

August 11, 2024
By Elizabeth J Fichtner
Mireya Molina, a rising senior at El Diamonte High School, joined UCCE Tulare County as a 2024 summer research intern serving the nut, olive, and prune research and extension program. Mireya has a strong science background and is an active member of her high school horticulture and FFA programs.
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Hear that buzz? The Honey Bee (Dr. George Stock) enters the courtyard. With him are Vacaville Museum Guild members Georganne Gebers (right) of Vacaville, and Sharon Walters of Dixon. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

A Honey of a Bee

August 9, 2024
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Is there a doctor in the house? Is there a doctor in the courtyard? Is there a doctor in the honey bee costume? Yes! That was the scene at the Vacaville Museum Guild's Annual Children's Party, held Thursday morning, Aug. 8 in the museum courtyard on Buck Avenue.
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New UC Report on Water

August 9, 2024
By Ben A Faber
University of California report details farming's needs for climate resilience University of California - Riverside California should take urgent and bold measures to adapt its $59 billion agriculture sector to climate change as the amount of water available for crops declines, according to a collab...
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