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Tattered Gulf Fritillary on Passiflora. Its last flight.

Wings Up? Not This Time

July 1, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 The Gulf Fritillary is surprisingly resilient-- except when it's not.Yesterday we spotted a crippled, tattered and faded Gulf Frit, Agraulis vanillae, lying almost motionless on its host plant, the passionflower vine, Passiflora.It was apparently a victim of a predator. Maybe a bird? A praying mantis?…
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Fall & WInter Vegetables in a Basket
UC Master Gardeners • Napa County: Event

Fall & Winter Vegetables - Napa

Aug 15, 2026

UC Napa County Master Gardeners present a hands-on workshop for growing cool season vegetables. Learn which vegetables thrive in cool or even cold weather, and when to plant for a harvest in fall, winter, or early spring. It’s all about timing. We will also discuss soil management and dealing with common…
UC Master Gardeners • Napa County
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UC Small Grains Blog: Article

Summer Pests and Frost Impact Klamath Basin Crops

July 1, 2026
By Robert G Wilson
by Rob Wilson, IREC Agronomy and Pest Management AdvisorOver the last week, IREC staff have observed several pests in winter and spring grain crops.  Most wheat and barley fields at IREC have populations of cereal leaf beetle, aphids, and armyworms.  Fortunately, most winter wheat and barley fields…
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Fresno County 4-H: Article

June-July 2026 Newsletter

July 1, 2026
By Elizabeth Ramirez
A new issue of our Fresno County newsletter is now available....In This Edition… 2- Committee & Council Mtgs. 2- Clover Fest Winner 2- Project Leader Plans 3- Livestock Kahoots 3- Livestock Ach Results 3- ZSuite Tips 4- 4-H Sheep and Goat Show 4- Trap and Skeet Results 5- Clover Fest Event Results 6-…
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Figure 3. Dr. Li Wang, lead development scientist at the West Biofuels R&D facility, explaining the design of its gasification system
UCCE Central Sierra: Article

Exploring Biomass Utilization Pathways with West Biofuels

July 1, 2026
By Cindy X Chen
In April 2026, under the coordination of Woody Biomass and Forest Products Advisor, Dr. Cindy Chen, a team from University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) had the opportunity to tour the facilities of West Biofuels — its Hat Creek Bioenergy Plant in Burney and the Research and…
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UCCE Central Sierra: Article

Region 6 4-H: Project Leader Kick-Off Events Happening in July

July 1, 2026
By JoLynn C Miller
June 30 was the last day of the 2025-2026 program year for 4-H. There are still a few events happening in July as a culmination of last year’s program, like camp in El Dorado and fair in Tuolumne and Amador. As many of our youth are wrapping up and reminiscing on the memories they’ve made and lessons they’ve…
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UC Master Gardeners of Calaveras County: Event

UC Master Gardeners of Calaveras County: Summer Open Garden Days

Jul 2, 2026 - Oct 29, 2026

Calaveras County Demonstration GardenSUMMER HOURS: Thursdays | 9:00AM - 1:00PM Hoo boy, the hot stuff has arrived for real, hasn't it? Perhaps like us you are upping your watering routines to keep up with all the thirsty plants. The garden is thriving, abuzz with life and activity. We hope you'll…
UC Master Gardeners of Calaveras County
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UC Cooperative Extension Imperial County: Article

July/August 2026 - Ag. Briefs

July 1, 2026
By Jennifer L De La Fuente
EVALUATING SUMMER IRRIGATION CUTOFF AND HARVEST TIMING IN IMPERIAL VALLEY ALFALFA RESOURCES FOR NEW WORLD SCREWWORM UPDATES AND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS TO CALIFORNIA FOR ANIMALSIMPERIAL VALLEY CIMIS REPORT AND UC WATER MANAGEMENT RESOURCES        
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Spiral in the garden include snails, sunflowers & cones
UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County: Event

Discovering Spirals in our Gardens

Aug 27, 2026

DISCOVERING SPIRALS IN OUR GARDENS This month’s topic is spirals in our gardens. Join us as we discover the fascinating spiral shapes hidden  throughout nature and learn why this pattern is so important in the natural world.  Enjoy hands-on activities, close-up observations, and a fun garden…
UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County
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