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- Olive Knot
- Black Scale
UC Pest Management Guidelines (UC Statewide IPM Project Web Site)
UC Cooperative Extension Cost and Return Studies
- 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

Glenn County: Article

Glenn County 4-H Gets Creative!

April 4, 2024

March 26, 2024 Glenn County 4-H Gets Creative! Glenn County 4-H youth members participated in the annual Food Fiesta, Creative Arts & Skills Day Event.

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FSE Richmond Field Station field day attendees. Credit: K.Ingram

Trunk to Table: Forest Stewardship visits the modernized UC Wood Products Lab at the Richmond Field Station

April 4, 2024

By Grace N Dean

Today, the revitalization of the UC Wood Products laboratory at the Richmond Field Station outpost is led by Berkeley's UCCE Assistant Professors and Extension Specialists Dr. Daniel Sanchez and Dr. Paul Mayencourt.

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Kern County: Article

On the Road in Kern County

April 4, 2024

The UC Davis Department of Viticulture and Enology Extension Team will be On the Road in Kern County on Wednesday, April 10th! See attached for agenda and registration link...

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Colusa County: Article

April 2024

April 4, 2024

Ornamental Plant of the Month Japanese Forest Grass Gardens I Have Visited Ruth Bancroft Garden Gardeners Corner Catchweed Bedstraw Recipe of the Month Nigella Lawsons Roast Chicken Garden Guide Safety Notes...

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Rose named Alice Hamilton Pink Semidouble Antique Rose

Fresno Gardening Green: Article

Rosie's Corner: Strategies for managing rose pests

April 4, 2024

Bugs! Have you started getting them yet? I killed a couple of aphids the other day. The weather situation is perfect for their breeding. What is an aphid? They are little critters that can multiply very quickly and cause damage to your plants.

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A fountain filled with perennial flowers.

Fresno Gardening Green: Article

This week in the garden: April 5 - 11

April 4, 2024

There is much beauty in the late spring gardens of the central San Joaquin Valley. Tasks Sometimes gardeners need to accept a small amount of pest damage to plants. Instead of trying to kill insects, learn which ones are beneficial and protect them by avoiding the use of synthetic insecticides.

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Topics in Subtropics: Article

Soil Health Assessment Report

April 4, 2024

By Ben A Faber

Soil Biodiversity in California Agriculture: Framework and Indicators for Soil Health Assessment Prepared by: California Department of Food and Agriculture Below Ground Biodiversity Advisory Committee Soil health depends on soil biodiversity.

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Under the Solano Sun: Article

My Thailand Vacation Adventure at the Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden (Part 2)

April 4, 2024

Themed Plant Collections in 8 Glasshouses INCREDIBLE! That was my first thought at seeing the Glasshouse Complex at the Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden. Which boasts 8 glasshouses, each housing captivating themed plant collections.

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A ceramic-mosaic sculpture, "Miss Beehaven," anchors the UC Davis Bee Haven. It is the work of self-described "rock artist" Donna Billick of Davis. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Bug Squad: Article

Celebrating the15th Anniversary of the UC Davis Bee Haven

April 3, 2024

By Kathy Keatley Garvey

The place to "bee" on Saturday, April 6 is the UC Davis Bee Haven. That's when the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology will celebrate the 15th anniversary of its bee garden with an open house from 10 a.m. to noon. It's free and family friendly.

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The Coastal Gardener : Article

Winter Weeds, Slugs and Snails Are Doing Great

April 3, 2024

Flowers and veggies lingered in my garden this year, encouraged by the mild autumn weather. Then came the holidays, followed by rain. So much for Fall garden tasks and cleanup chores.

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