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UC Blogs
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Learning About the Importance of Blow Flies Through Maggot Art
Young artists learned about the importance of blow flies last Saturday at the Bohart Museum of Entomology open house as they engaged in maggot art. Under the supervision of UC Davis Entomology Club members Riley Hoffman and Emi Marrujo, the...
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Best Practices for Using Glufosinate in Hops
Reposted from the "Weeders of the West" blog with author's permission. Marcelo Moretti summary of research on glufosinate best practices in hops (direct link to article). -Brad Best Practices for Using Glufosinate in Hops Posted by...
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No Bumble Bee Winner Yet
Update: No bumble bee winner yet. No announcements as of today regarding the winner of the fifth annual Robbin Thorp Memorial First-Bumble Bee-of-the-Year Contest, sponsored by the Bohart Museum of Entomology. The gist of...
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Stinknet spreads because it’s a difficult weed
Stinknet (Oncosiphon pilulifer) is an annual weed spreading aggressively in the southwestern US. This species was first found in North America the early 1980's in Southern California and it continues to spread aggressively in California and Arizona and a...
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Flowering Quince: A Sure Sign of Spring
Spring won't arrive until March 19, but don't tell that to the honey bees foraging on the flowering quince. Flowering quince, an early spring bloomer, is blooming here now. Butterfly guru Art Shapiro, UC Davis distinguished professor emeritus of...
Calendar of Upcoming Events
| Event Name | Date |
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| Orchard & Vineyard Redevelopment Considerations Avoiding Costly Mistakes | 1/17/2025 |
| Lemons x 3 In Person Workshop | 1/18/2025 |
| 2025 North San Joaquin Valley Almond Day | 1/21/2025 |
| North San Joaquin Valley Peach Day | 2/5/2025 |
| Sourdough In Person Workshop | 2/15/2025 |
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