- Author: Brad Hanson
A quick post today to share a link to the recently revised "UC IPM Pest Management Guidelines for Pear" (UC ANR Publication #3455). You can download the whole document as a pdf here, or use it online at the above link.
Although there are also well-written sections on general pear pest management, as well as specific information on insects, mites, and diseases of pears, since this is the Weed Science blog, I'd better post a link directly to the Integrated Weed Management section authored...
- Author: Gale Perez
Plant Health and Field Testing Assistant Research Scientist
Job Code: MBI 158
Marrone Bio Innovations (MBI) is a global provider of natural products serving the ever expanding agricultural and water markets. Venture backed and headquartered in Davis, California, the company focuses on discovering, developing, and marketing natural pest...
- Author: Gale Perez
The Tuolumne County Agricultural Commissioner and UC Cooperative Extension are offering a FREE WORKSHOP on rangeland weed control and pesticide regs.
Rangeland Weed Control & Pesticide Regulations Workshop
Wednesday, October 31, 2012 • 8:30 AM-12 noon
Tuolumne County Emergency Operations Center • 18440 Striker Court, Sonora, CA
It's free... there's no fee PLUS earn 3.5 DPR credit.
For more information call the Tuolumne County Agricultural...
- Author: Gale Perez
Want to learn more about weeds? Attend the...
Salinas Valley Weed School 2012
Tuesday, 11/13/2012 • 8 AM-12 noon
Agricultural Center Conference Room • 1432 Abbott Street, Salinas, CA
It's free... there's no fee.
For more information call Richard Smith (831) 759-7357.
CLICK HERE for the agenda.
- Author: Gale Perez
Small smutgrass (Sporobolus indicus) is a grass that grows well in irrigated pastures but is not palatable to livestock. So what happens if it grows well and it doesn't get eaten? It takes over the pasture! Learn some simple control measures that will keep this weed in check.
