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Topics in Subtropics: Article

California Citrus

September 6, 2024
By Ben A Faber
2024 California Citrus Acreage Report The Pacific Regional Office of the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) conducts an acreage survey of California citrus growers as funding is available.
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Serious Garden Pests: Voles, Moles, and Gophers

September 6, 2024
It's an exasperating experience. You go to the nursery, pick out a flowering plant, shrub, or tree and bring it home only to have some critter damage or destroy it within the first week. Pests cause damage and waste time and money.
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A Western tiger swallowtail lands on a Mexican sunflower and begins to nectar. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

A Tiger and a Tithonia

September 5, 2024
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
When a tiger meets a Tithonia, or a Tithonia meets a tiger, Nature bursts forth in all its glory. Such was the case when we spotted a Western tiger swallowtail, Papilio rutulus, foraging for nectar on a Mexican sunflower, Tithonia rotundifola, in a Vacaville garden.
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Salinas Valley Agriculture: Article

New UCIPM Entomology Advisor--Dylan Beal

September 5, 2024
By Michael D Cahn
Hello everyone, I'm the new UC IPM Entomology Advisor serving the communities of Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito Counties. Born and raised in the Santa Clarita Valley, I'm excited to return to my home state of California.
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San Benito County: Article

Fair clothing - Pre-order Now

September 5, 2024
Dear 4-H families, It that time of year again. The 4-H team is selling San Benito fair t-shirts and sweatshirts. We are taking pre-orders now. The funds support your 4-H program. See the attached flyer and order form. We look forward to seeing you at fair with your new shirt and sweatshirt.
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Topics in Subtropics: Article

Avocado Sunblotch Workshop - Oxnard, Sept 20

September 5, 2024
By Ben A Faber
Avocado Sunblotch Viroid (ASBVd) Unlock the Secrets to Healthy Avocados: Learn about Avocado Sunblotch Viroid Presentations: Andrew Geering: Prevention, surveillance and control of avocado sunblotch in Australia Fatemeh Khodadadi: Understanding ASBVd: from discovery to diagnostic hurdles Peggy Mauk:...
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Strawberries and Caneberries: Article

Some Thoughts on Intellectual Honesty

September 5, 2024
By Mark P Bolda
I'm a sucker for buying books at the airport, I think it's because so much free time beckons not only at the airport while waiting to board but then also in the airplane itself.
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Smart Water Living: Urban Water Use Efficiency in SoCal: Article

Smart Water Living: Urban Water Efficiency in SoCal Blog

September 4, 2024
By Esther N Lofton
Welcome to Smart Water Living Blog– your local guide to urban water efficiency and conservation in Southern California. From drought-tolerant landscaping to smart irrigation and water-wise policies, we share practical tips, expert insights, and real stories to help you save water without sacrificing comfort…
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