- Author: Tammy Majcherek
Over 100 attendees representing the Farm Bureau and other organizations were on hand to witness the ribbon cutting on this landmark moment. Traveling from Northern California, UC ANR VIPs included Glenda Humiston, Chris Greer, Lisa Fischer, Wendy Powers, and Bill Frost.
Beautiful weather, good food, great company, and a truly promising vision for the future of South Coast REC made this an unforgettable evening.
- Author: Tammy Majcherek
Viewing a recent video from USA Today demonstrating the potential that drones have to help farmers manage water use in the fields, it makes one start to think about the open spaces in urban areas - parks, conservation lands, green belts, etc. and how we could really start to micromanage irrigation maintenance and pest issues without extra labor costs for scouting such concerns.
- Author: Tammy Majcherek
Southern California landscapes in six known counties are faced with an epidemic situation.
- Author: Tammy Majcherek
While Northern California can boast about the rain received this last season, Southern California is not so lucky. Folks, we are still in a drought as you can see by the US Drought Monitor map below. Please continue to conserve water in and around your home. As we enter the summer months, be sure to check with your local water supplier as to the current landscape watering restrictions for your area.
- Author: Tammy Majcherek
Be sure to save the date for the upcoming ABCs of Plant Pathology workshop (both Spanish and English sessions available) on June 30 in Ventura, CA.
UC Cooperative Extension advisors Jim Downer and María de la Fuente will present plant pathology information useful to both wholesale and retail nursery growers, managers, and personnel. Workshop will also include a hands-on session that allows the viewing of live specimens of various plant diseases under magnification.
For more information go to http://ucnfa.ucanr.edu/UCNFA_Programs_Presentations/2016_Programs_Presentations/ABCs_Plant_Pathology_Ventura/