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'QUEEN BEE' is a paper sculpture by talented artist Marilyn Judson of Davis. This is a three-dimensional art piece now on display in the Pence Gallery, Davis. The background of this photo was darkened in Photoshop for contrast purposes.(Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
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This Queen Bee Is White

December 14, 2010
It's a stunning piece of work. It's a three-dimensional paper sculpture of a queen bee. Noted artist Marilyn Judson (right) of Davis created the paper sculpture (below) now on display in the "Sticky Business: Art of the Honey Bee" show that runs through Dec. 23 at the Pence Gallery, 212 D St.
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Methyl iodide (Midas) registered in California

December 5, 2010
By Brad Hanson
Last week (December 1, 2010), the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) registered the soil fumigant Midas for use in the state following months (years) of controversy and protests.
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ROCK ARTIST Donna Billick, with her sculpture, "Miss Bee Haven," at the Haagen-Dazs Honey Bee Haven, Harry H. Laidlaw Jr. Honey Bee Research Facility at UC Davis. Billick will be showing some of her work at the Pence Art Gallery, Davis, Nov. 23-Dec. 23. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
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Sticky Business: Art of the Honey Bee

November 19, 2010
Honey is sticky. Bees are in a sticky situation. Now enter "Sticky Business: Art of the Honey Bee." It's an art show about honey bees that will run from Tuesday, Nov. 23 from Thursday, Dec. 23 in the Pence Art Gallery, 212 D St., Davis.
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Giacomazzi (with back to camera) speaks to Australian visitors.
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Aussie no-tillers visit Valley farmers

August 18, 2010
Leading San Joaquin Valley conservation tillage farmers Scott Schmidt of Five Points and Dino Giacomazzi of Hanford recently hosted a group of 38 no-till farmers from Western and South Australia.
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Alan Sano, Jesse Sanchez and ? at the Sano Farm in Firebaugh.
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Cost-cutting tomato production approaches introduced in Firebaugh

August 18, 2010
Tomato producers interested in cutting costs, reducing inputs and improving their soil, received a strong jump start to planning their 2011 seasons by participating in a recently-held how to get started with conservation tillage and cover crop systems discussion held at Sano Farms in Firebaugh.
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Bee-ing There for the Bees

June 7, 2010
Honey bee research at the University of California, Davis, recently received a $900 boost, thanks to artists with a honey of hearta honey of a heart for the plight of honey bees.
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Bee-ing There

May 3, 2010
Bees at The Bee. Some 60 creative artists will be showing and selling their bee-themed work on Saturday, May 8 at the "Bees at The Bee" art show in the Sacramento Bee's outdoor courtyard, 2100 Q. St. The event, free and open to the public, will take place from 3 to 8 p.m.
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In Celebration of Bee Art

April 28, 2010
Mark your calendars. Saturday, May 8 is the "Bees at The Bee" art show. The art show, featuring the work of bee artists from throughout much of Northern California, is a benefit for honey bee research at the University of California, Davis.
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The honey bee, resplendent here with silvery wings, is gold to the global economy. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
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What Price Pollination?

October 1, 2008
What are insect pollinators worth to the global economy? Well, it's a lot less than the Wall Street bailout...er...rescue plan. Recent research published in the journal Ecological Economics reveals just how important insect pollinators are.
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