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Rice

Herbicide trial in Delta drill-seeded rice

March 24, 2020
By Michelle M Leinfelder-Miles
From the UC Rice Blog (March 23, 2020) Weeds are important pests of California rice systems, and weed management can account for roughly 17 percent of total operating costs, according to a UC cost of production study.
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Pest Notes: Plantains publication

Just published

March 12, 2020
By Gale Perez
I just got an e-mail from UC ANR (Agriculture & Natural Resources) about the two revised (weed science) publications.
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glyphosate symptoms

Herbicide Damage Symptoms on Hemp

March 9, 2020
By Brad Hanson, Sarah E Light
The introduction of a new crop into a landscape brings certain unknowns, including the risk of drift from neighboring crops. Hemp is a new, high-value commodity that is now being produced in many parts of California.
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Araujia sericifera, cruel vine

Cruel vine

March 5, 2020
By Ben A Faber
From the Topics in the Subtropics blog :: March 4, 2020 * * * * * * So I've gotten a few calls lately about this vine with a big green pod that is growing in lemon trees.
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Drew Wolter, UC Davis graduate student with Dr. Brad Hanson's lab

Management of summer weed grasses

March 2, 2020
By Gale Perez
Have you listened to the latest podcast on Growing the Valley website? Drew Wolter, UC Davis graduate student (Weed Science Program) from Dr. Brad Hanson's lab, talks about Management of summer weed grasses.
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