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Los cultivos de cobertura pueden mejorar la infiltración y almacenamiento del agua, la captura de carbono y la salud del suelo, así como reducir las escorrentías y erosión. Fotografía por Donny Hicks
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Reporte reitera los beneficios de los cultivos de cobertura en California

October 21, 2024
By Diana Cervantes
Se necesita una mayor orientacin sobre las estrategias para la gestin del agua Los cultivos de cobertura se siembran para proteger y mejorar el suelo entre cultivos anuales como tomates o entre las hileras de rboles o cultivos de uva, pero los agricultores podran estar preocupados sobre el uso del a...
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cover crop trail Hansen
Topics in Subtropics: Article

Cover Crops Workshop

October 21, 2024
By Ben A Faber
Come hear about cover crops and how we measure their effects on soil and improved growing conditions Climate-Smart Farming Demonstration Field Meeting November 6, 2024 9:00 AM - 11:45 AM 5352 Beardsley Rd. Camrillo, CA 93010 Contact: Siomara Zendejas siozendejas@ucanr.
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Photo of a bowl of garlic bulbs
HOrT COCO-UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa: Article

Garlic, Love It or Leave It

October 21, 2024
By Help Desk Team
Whether you fall into the camp of a little goes a long way or too much is never enough, I hope to convince you that growing garlic is worthy of your time and some space in the garden. Let's look at this amazing and ancient plant.
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UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

EPA’s Final Herbicide Strategy for ESA: What Could Change

October 21, 2024
By Brad Hanson
Last week, I shared a press release about theEPA's educational materials toolbox related to pesticides and the Endangered Species Act. Today, I wanted tofollowup with another "explainer" document from the Weed Science Society of America about the current version of the Herbicide Strategy.
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Napa Master Gardener Column: Article

Preparing the Winter and Spring Gardens

October 19, 2024
As nighttime temperatures cool and we pick the last of our summer crops, it is time to prepare the garden for winter and next spring. Many activities done now can make your late winter and spring gardening easier and your garden more beautiful and productive.
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ANR Contracts & Grants Updates: Article

CAL FIRE Forest Health Research Program Soliciting Proposals

October 18, 2024
By Kendra T Rose
Dear Colleagues, The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is now accepting proposals for its Forest Health Research Program, which funds scientific research aimed at enhancing forest health and wildland fire resilience in California.
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Migratory monarchs in a Vacaville pollinator garden filled with Mexican sunflowers (Tithonia rotundifola). (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

What's a Group of Butterflies Called?

October 18, 2024
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
What's a group of butterflies called? A kaleidoscope, swarm, or rabble. If you've ever had a kaleidoscope in your childhood and admired the swirling colors and patterns, you know that's an appropriate name.
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