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Get the Latest on Fuller Rose Beetle/Weevil

January 11, 2019
By Ben A Faber
View Complete Calendar | Return to What Are the UC Ag Experts Talking About? Date: January 23, 2019 Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Contact: Petr Kosina pkosina@ucanr.edu Sponsor: UC Ag Experts Talk Location: Webinar Register in advance for webinar at https://ucanr.zoom.
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Frost and Rain?

January 9, 2019
By Ben A Faber
It is that time of year and we should be alert to threat of freezing weather and damage to trees. Last winter was one of the warmest on record, but there was still a sneak cold blast around December 25 that caused some problems in some areas.
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Back to Basics. What's THAT Weed?

January 9, 2019
Author: Lynn M. Sosnoskie The first step in developing an effective weed management program is being able to properly identify the weed species that are infesting a field. But why? Why is weed identification so important? Simply stated, because not all weeds are created equal.
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Soil Moisture/Nitrogen Workshop

January 7, 2019
By Ben A Faber
Irrigation and Nutrient Management Field Day Monday January 14, 2019 555 Las Varas Canyon Road Goleta 7:30 am - 11:30 pm, lunch is provided The event is FREE but please register - https://www.eventbrite.
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