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- Almonds
  Double Line Drip Irrigation. Southern San Joaquin Valley. 2016 PDF
- Almonds
  Flood Irrigated. San Joaquin Valley North. 2011. PDF
- Almonds
  Micro-sprinkler. San Joaquin Valley North. 2016. PDF
- Olive Oil
  Super High Density. San Joaquin Valley 2007. PDF
- Olives - San Joaquin Valley. 2005 PDF
- Pecans - Sacramento/San Joaquin Valley - 2005. PDF
- Pistachios
  Low Volume Irrigation - San Joaquin Valley South. 2015. PDF
- Walnuts
  Late Leafing - Lateral Bearing. San Joaquin Valley North. 2017. PDF
- Walnuts
  Micro-Sprinkler Irrigation - San Joaquin Valley North. 2007 PDF

The new ANR Leadership Academy has 20 participants.

ANR Employee News: Article

UC ANR launches Leadership Academy

November 1, 2024

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

The first UC ANR Leadership Academy has been launched with a cohort of 20 ANR members. The program, which is being conducted in collaboration with Coro Northern California, held the first of its 10 sessions in August and just finished the sixth session.

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From left, Atef Swelam, Glenda Humiston, UN-FAO Deputy Director-General Beth Bechdol, Brent Hales and Ashraf El-kereamy. The UC ANR leaders and the former Indiana farmer discussed potential collaborations.

UC ANR to strengthen California agriculture through Mediterranean partnerships

November 1, 2024

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

In October, Vice President Glenda Humiston, Associate Vice President Brent Hales, and Research and Extension Center directors Ashraf El-kereamy and Atef Swelam attended three global food and agriculture events in Italy, met with key leaders of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (UN...

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A bright yellow Wilson's warbler on a twig.

Careful plant selection supports the local bird population

November 1, 2024

My neighbor is a very active and observant bird watcher and on my daily dog walk he told me to take a look at the stand of Chinese pistache trees down the block. They're full of red berries and the little birds are feasting on them, he told me.

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This week in the garden: Nov. 1 - 7

November 1, 2024

Shorter days mean less time in the garden. Use the time to peruse gardening websites, magazines and seed catalogs instead. Tasks Stake newly planted trees in windy areas. Clean up debris to eliminate hiding places for pests (if necessary).

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Male native green sweat bee on desert mallow flower. Michelle Graydon

The Real Dirt: Article

Permission to Leave the Leaves: Promote native bee habitat by leaving some leaves and stems on the ground

November 1, 2024

The arrival of fall brings shorter days, cooler nights and a gradual winding down of garden activity. Flowers start to fade, while leaves turn glorious colors and begin to fall from the trees. For many gardeners, though, fall isn't a time to relax and put their feet up.

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Topics in Subtropics: Article

UC Riverside Happenings

November 1, 2024

By Ben A Faber

UC Riverside awarded $1.5 million for sustainable agriculture initiatives RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- The University of California, Riverside, has been awarded $1.

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Jen Sedell, Katherine Webb-Martinez and Roshan Nayak.

Celebration Corner

October 31, 2024

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

UC ANR team receives Excellence in Extension Evaluation Training Team Award UC ANR's evaluation team received the Excellence in Extension Evaluation Training Team Award from the Extension Education Evaluation Topical Interest Group at the October 2024 American Evaluation Association Conference.

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Tabatha Yang, education and outreach coordinator of the Bohart Museum of Entomology, strikes a pose as "Doc" Bohart at the Bohart Museum Society's Halloween party. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Bug Squad: Article

Butterflies, Spiders and 'Doc' Bohart

October 31, 2024

By Kathy Keatley Garvey

Butterflies fluttered in, spiders jumped or crawled in, and "Doc" Bohart, holding "Beau," strolled in. That was the scene at the Bohart Museum Society's annual Halloween party, held at the Bohart Museum of Entomology, UC Davis.

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UC Master Gardener Program Statewide Blog: Article

November Garden Tips - Embracing Fall Gardening

October 31, 2024

By Barbra Braaten

Hello, fellow California gardeners! As the crisp autumn air settles in, November brings exciting opportunities to nurture our gardens. Let's explore some essential tips for thriving green spaces this month.

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Ryan Tompkins, right, demonstrates wildfire risks. He will be posthumously honored by the state Board of Forestry on Nov. 6.

Tompkins to receive posthumous award from Board of Forestry on Nov. 6

October 31, 2024

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Ryan Tompkins, the late UC Cooperative Extension forestry and natural resources advisor for Plumas, Sierra and Lassen counties, will receive the California Board of Forestry's Francis Raymond Award on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at 11 a.m.

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