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A predator, a praying mantis, Stagmomantis limbatalimbata, waiting for prey. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Three Key Dates to Add to Your Calendar

August 14, 2023
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
The Bohart Museum of Entomology at the University of California, Davis, has announced the themes of its fall open houses: Sunday, Aug. 27: Praying Mantises Saturday, Sept. 23: Household Vampires Saturday, Nov. 4: Monarchs The open houses, free and family friendly, take place from 1 to 4 p.m.
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San Benito County: Article

Santa Cruz & San Benito Fair Deadlines & Update

August 14, 2023
Dear 4-H Families, San Benito County Fair information and deadlines are attached. Santa Cruz county fair entry deadline is August 24 at 5:59 pm. Still exhibits for market animal exhibitors should be entered in the Youth Organizations - 4-H or FFA departments.
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Santa Cruz County: Article

Santa Cruz & San Benito Fair Deadlines & Update

August 14, 2023
Dear 4-H Families, San Benito County Fair information and deadlines are attached. Santa Cruz county fair entry deadline is August 24 at 5:59 pm. Still exhibits for market animal exhibitors should be entered in the Youth Organizations - 4-H or FFA departments.
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Santa Cruz County: Article

4-H fundraiser - San Benito Fair Shirts & Sweatshirts

August 14, 2023
Dear 4-H families, We are excited to offer the 100 years of Fairs shirts and sweatshirts for San Benito Fair. The profits support the 4-H program. Order your shirt and sweatshirt by August 25th. See attached order form. Thank you for your support and see you at fair, Julie Katawicz 4-H program rep.
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UC Master Gardener Program Statewide Blog: Article

Sacramento County: Video Learning Reaches Larger Audiences

August 14, 2023
By Skylar Peters
In 2020 near California's state capital, UC Master Gardeners of Sacramento County awaited with excitement for its annual Harvest Day they organized each year. But the ongoing pandemic forced the cancellation of this much-anticipated event leaving the usual over 1500 attendees disappointed.
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Topics in Subtropics: Article

Avocado Pests from the Past and Present in ONE Book

August 14, 2023
By Ben A Faber
I recently went looking for our copies of Walter Ebeling's book on pests of subtropical tree crops. It was created over 40 years ago, but is still a great reference for past pests and those that still pop up with less frequency than avocado thrips and persea mite do today.
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UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

Cover Crops and Winter Weed Management: Considerations for Annual Rotations

August 14, 2023
By Sarah E Light
Cover crops are typically planted in ground that is otherwise fallow. In an annual crop rotation in the Sacramento Valley, cover crops are commonly planted in the fall, grown over the winter, and terminated in late winter/early spring. Thus, cover crops can take up space outcompeting winter weeds.
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Photo of vascular discoloration typical of both Verticillium and Fusarium
HOrT COCO-UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa: Article

Verticillium and Fusarium Wilt Diseases in Tomatoes

August 14, 2023
By Help Desk Team
Do your tomato plants suffer from lack of vigor, yellowing leaves, and poor fruit production? These symptoms are associated with many different problems, including lack of soil nutrients, excess salts in the soil or irrigation water, poor drainage or waterlogged soil, or a variety of plant diseases.
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