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Figure 1: Italian ryegrass in wheat trials 36 days after application (Bird's Landing). Wheat rows are visible in a linear pattern in each picture. Italian ryegrass escapes can be seen in between the rows. Note that Osprey stunted many of the IR seedlings, but weeds were able to recover. Click on the image to expand.
UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

Regional Italian ryegrass herbicide trials underscore the importance of IPM in weed management

October 1, 2023
Summary Review Results from this year's Italian ryegrass (IR) herbicide trials helped quantify differences in herbicide resistance among IR populations within the southern Sacramento Valley. The trial took place in Bird's Landing, CA (near Rio Vista), and was replicated farther north in Esparto, CA.
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There's no need to rake all the leaves that fall on garden beds. They can be used as mulch. (Photo: Jeannette Warnert)
Fresno Gardening Green: Article

Leaves dropped by trees can be an effective garden mulch

October 1, 2023
The look of neighborhood yards has changed radically these last years. Landscape designs that feature highly-manicured, constantly trimmed, raked, and groomed lawns and planting beds are disappearing, by necessity.
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UC Master Gardener Program of Riverside County: Article

Garden Views, 2023.09 - Sep/Oct 2023

October 1, 2023
In this Issue: Jill Hismeth describes our new Training class; Our Principles of Community; Ralph Thompson shares a Desert Helpline question and response; Anne Platzer paints the Red Admiral butterfly; Remember the Riverside Grow Lab Plant Sale; Jolene Hancock recounts Behind the Scenes with Michael...
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Thyme to Garden: Autumn Issue

October 1, 2023
Crocus Sativus By Karen Seroff When most gardeners hear the name crocus', they think of charming little bright purple and yellow flowers coming up through patches of snow heralding springtime.
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Mustard blend cover crop stand in a walnut orchard in March.
Mt. Diablo Region Crops: Article

Cover crop planting season is here

September 30, 2023
By Kamyar Aram
Autumn is in the air, and while it is still high season for harvest for many crops, shorter days and cooler temperatures inevitably bring to mind that winter prep tasks are not far off.
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Figure 1. Three models of flowmeters that use different mechanisms for measuring flow were evaluated for accuracy in measuring the volume of fertilizer pumped from a tank.

Evaluation of flowmeters for accurately metering liquid fertilizers

September 30, 2023
By Michael D Cahn
Growers will need to implement best management practices that reduce nitrate leaching losses on the Central Coast to comply with Agricultural Discharge Order 4.0. The use of drip irrigation has allowed many growers to be efficient with both water and nitrogen fertilizer.
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Yu Meng, receives the NEAFCS New Professional Award from Western Region President Dianne Christensen.
ANR Employee News: Article

Names in the News

September 29, 2023
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Cervantes joins NOS as broadcast communication specialist Diana Cervantes joined UC ANR on Sept. 5 as the new broadcast communication specialist for News and Information Outreach in Spanish, or NOS.
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