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The questions come in: "Why do my fruit look like this?" Well there are often simple explanations. And often there are complex ones. But one way to start looking at a piece of fruit damage is to consult this wonder color brochure put out by UC - https://anrcatalog.ucanr.edu/pdf/8090.

Bolas Spiders - Little Gauchos with an Appetite for Moths When UC Santa Barbara's soccer team scores a goal, a chorus of Ol! Ol, ol, ol! Gauchos! Gauchos! may ring out across the stadium.

To Passionfruit Growers, packers, shippers: Several state researchers with passionfruit are collaborating with Dr. Eric Stafne, Professor, Fruit Crops from Mississippi State University on a project to prioritize research and extension programs for the U.S. passionfruit industry.

Etaferahu Takele, Area Farm Management Advisor, UCCE Southern California and Don Stewart, Staff Research Associate, Ag Issues Center This article provides a sample estimate value of a lemon tree when a loss occurs due to fire or any other cause.

Office of Public Affairs posted: " A new tool designed to provide farmers and ranchers with essential information about applications for climate smart agriculture programs is now available online.