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Still don't have satisfying answers, but sounds as though rats were near/at #H5N1 #BirdFlu infected poultry farms in Riverside Co. First rats in US identified with virus. www.latimes.com/environment/...

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JUST IN: A judge has enjoined President Trump's effort to block federal funds from going toward grant recipients who engage in DEI practices. The judge says the orgs are likely to succeed on claims that this is viewpoint discrimination, among other issues storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

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It's time to drain after rain to prevent #mosquitoes. Recent rainfall throughout much of California has created puddles & stagnant water. With the temperature warming, this combination can create the perfect breeding environment for mosquitoes. Resources ➡️ bit.ly/3QsdvIq

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A period of very warm mid-winter conditions appear likely for much of California and portions of the interior West in late Feb. A strong ridge will form during this period, with large-scale subsidence & warm air advection allowing for a genuine winter "heat wave" next week. #CAwx

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Are backyard chickens the solution amid #AvianFlu & high egg prices? Maurice Pitesky associate specialist in Cooperative Extension says that with prices reaching almost a dollar an egg investing in a backyard flock might save money in the long run @kcranews.bsky.social www.kcra.com/article/cali...

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Tariffs in 2018 were devastating to farmers, Colin Carter, ag economist @ucdavisnews.bsky.social told Larry Mantle on AirTalk @laist.com laist.com/shows/airtal...

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#UCCE professionals and #weed scientists will present on weed management for organic growers. Register for the half-day workshop happening on March 4 in Woodland. bit.ly/3D2g29i

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Can you save $ on eggs by raising chickens? Usually, no, but “that math has probably at some level reversed,” Maurice Pitesky @ucanr.bsky.social tells @kcranews.bsky.social “As we get closer to Easter, demand is going to increase." www.kcra.com/article/cali...

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LA County Public Health will test soil amid concerns over toxins in Eaton, Palisades areas, officials say #cawater Gift article www.dailynews.com/2025/02/19/l...

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“I preach agriculture and the benefits of it; I’m a cheerleader for these guys and gals,” he said. “But this is a gut punch. They are hurting, and hurting bad,” an NC Extension guy tells @bradydennis.bsky.social

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“We can’t even buy the rakes, if we wanted to rake the forest.” @jjreport.bsky.social

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Wholesale price for a dozen large white eggs is on the version of hitting $8, per USDA data.

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🎉 Este Mes de la Herencia Afroamericana, celebramos el impacto de la comunidad afrolatina en nuestra historia y cultura. Su legado sigue inspirando generaciones. 💛✊🏾 #BlackHistoryMonth #AfroLatinoPride

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TODAY 4pm. Discuss recent weather with Daniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social @ucanr.bsky.social

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A UC ANR project helps underserved farmers in#SoCal with land ownership. Small farmer Byron Nkhoma leases land in Ramona to grow leafy greens and vegetables, and the possibility of losing land is a constant worry. Learn more here 📷 bit.ly/4k8fcbs #UrbanFarms

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TODAY 4pm. Discuss recent weather with Daniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social @ucanr.bsky.social

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Wild birds can carry bird flu & “poultry and dairy operations overlap with where the wildfowl overwinter,” Maurice Pitesky @ucanr.bsky.social tells @jasondovemark.bsky.social @civileats.com. “They spatially overlap, and that is where infection can take place.”

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Scientists are now organizing events, called Stand Up for Science, on 7 March in Washington, D.C., and state capitals. So far, they have attracted more than 100 volunteers from some 30 states who are hoping to rally support for research as a public good. scim.ag/4328LAD

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Catch-22: NIH funding freeze supposedly lifted but grant review panels can't meet unless they publish a public notice. And Trump order bars agency from posting a notice. More on the Trump Tracker. | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti...

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Spend your lunch hour with me and @gregspierce.bsky.social on 2/24. We'll present on 💧 supply ✚ wild 🔥 ... the topic that's dominated our lives since last month's megafires. Zoom link: tinyurl.com/WebinarFeb24 Thanks @ucanr.bsky.social Water Program Team and @ucanrwater.bsky.social for co-hosting!

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Rachel Surls, sustainable food systems advisor emerita, is featured in PBS's LA Foodways and talks about UC Master Gardener volunteers and how they contribute to community #nutrition. www.pbssocal.org/shows/la-foo...

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Learn how to manage weeds in organic crops March 4 in Woodland. Hear from growers and @ucanr.bsky.social weed experts, see equipment demonstrations Register free at ucanr.edu/organicweed2... @ucdavisplants.bsky.social

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Fritz Westover invited me to participate in an episode of his podcast on vineyard mechanization, which is now available: www.vineyardundergroundpodcast.com/vu065/

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A few buds are breaking on Sunpreme raisin grapes at the UC Kearney Ag Center in Parlier, central CA

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Learn how to manage weeds in organic crops March 4 in Woodland. Hear from growers and @ucanr.bsky.social weed experts, see equipment demonstrations Register free at ucanr.edu/organicweed2... @ucdavisplants.bsky.social

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🚀 Are you a #PhD student or #postdoc looking to make an impact? Launch your #scipol career today with the CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship. Applications due March 3rd. At #AAASmtg? Find us at booth #516. 🔗 ccst.us/ccst-science... #phdjobs #sciencepolicy #california @aaas.org

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Tune in Wednesday! The first in a year-long series exploring climate- and disaster-driven human mobility. Feat. @americaadapts.bsky.social, @weatherwest.bsky.social, Fonna Forman, and Valerie Mueller. #scipol #climatechange #resilience 🔗 Register directly via Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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These guys truly are the gang that couldn't shoot straight

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Listen to @jamellebouie.net! Flu deaths appear to be anomalously high in California at the moment. It could be the same elsewhere. www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID...

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I'll have a livestream Wed PM (4pm PT on 2/19) to discuss two topics: 1) Recap of recent storm & major debris flow events last week in SoCal, & 2) Update on expanding chaos in federal depts/agencies protecting public from extreme weather, wildfires,& more. www.youtube.com/live...

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Spectacular photos of the Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco @eastbaytimes.com

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On Friday night, HHS ordered CDC to take down all flu vaccine campaign materials from its website. Materials are starting to come down. For example, a campaign explaining that flu shot can reduce flu severity from "wild to mild" is now offline. Left image is from Friday, right is now Meanwhile...

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Goodnight friends. We leave you with this excerpt from Amanda Gorman’s “The Hill We Climb”. Full text here: thehill.com/homenews/new... #Blackhistoryisamericanhistory

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ATTENTION (PLEASE SHARE) If anyone has or knows of any positions that might be appropriate for the NIH staff members who were terminated, please post the information in this thread. There are lots of talented and accomplished people who may be looking for new opportunities.

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Burning away overgrowth with prescribed fires takes a lot of preparation and freezing these projects is “inefficient.” “I’m just curious what the plan is,” Lenya Quinn-Davidson, wildfire expert @ucanr.bsky.social, said to @jjreport.bsky.social “how are we going to prepare for fire season?”

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Tonight is the SF Chinese New Year Parade plus the NBA All-Star Game is tomorrow but the Skills Competition is tonight so lots of people and traffic in SF today/tonight.

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This UC SAREP position will support sustainable production agriculture systems, including organic and regenerative practices. Work on addressing the critical needs of farmers and ranchers across multiple scales of production. Job description ➡️ bit.ly/4hZAYMR #hiring #hiringNOW

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One enduring problem with the American electorate is how millions of people convinced themselves the government plays no role in their economic situation except to tax and to hinder them while giving money to undeserving people.

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“Thousands of employees at the U.S. Department of Agriculture have been fired since Thursday” “USDA also cited that the department had terminated 78 contracts, which totaled more than $132 million. Additionally, more than 1,000 contracts are currently under review for potential termination”

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