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A honey bee on a blanketflower, Gaillardia, in a Vacaville garden. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

The Art of the Bee

June 25, 2024
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Thought for the day... Every time we see a honey bee "posing perfectly" on a Gaillardia, commonly known as blanket flower, we think of a quote by internationally known honey bee geneticist, Robert E. Page Jr.
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cherimoya
Topics in Subtropics: Article

Cherimoya Manual Online

June 24, 2024
By Ben A Faber
Back in the early 1990s the California Cherimoya Association decided to put together all their knowledge about the fruit and plant - from history to pollination and costs of production. There are numerous authors who are steeped in love of the fruit. It took several years to bring this all together.
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palmer amaranth
Topics in Subtropics: Article

New Weed Control Method

June 21, 2024
By Ben A Faber
New article :: Exploring sterile pollen technique as a novel tool for management of Palmer amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri) Posted by: Gale Perez Published on: May 26, 2024 Newly published research provides a novel and sustainable weed-management strategy WESTMINSTER, Colorado 22 May2024 Recently pub...
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UC Rice Blog: Article

Our Second-Year Testing No-Till Drill Seeded Rice

June 19, 2024
By Consuelo B Baez Vega, Taiyu Guan
No-till drill seeded planting offers some real opportunities to conserve water, plant early, save on tillage costs, and use herbicides with different modes of action. Last year we did a pilot study looking at the potential of no-till rice in California.
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UC Davis distinguished emeritus professor Frank Zalom (right) pays tribute to UC Davis distinguished professor James R. Carey. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

James R. Carey: 44-Year Career at UC Davis

June 14, 2024
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
It's not often that an entomologist chalks up a 44-year career of teaching, research and public service. But such is the case with UC Davis distinguished professor James R. Carey.
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Thrips/TSWV status in Yolo & Colusa: Article

2024 9th Report (June 14)

June 14, 2024
By Patricia A Lazicki
General situation Almost all tomatoes are now in the ground. New TSWV infections will cause more yield loss in later than earlier plantings since the younger the plant is when it is infected, the more severe the disease will be.
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