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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

UCCE in the County of San Luis Obispo: Article

Ecological Management of Fire-Prone Landscapes: Prescribed Grazing in the Ojai Valley

May 1, 2023

California Board of Forestry & Fire Protection's Range Management Advisory Committee Presents ECOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT OF FIRE-PRONE LANDSCAPES MAY 16TH, 2023 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM LEARN ABOUT THE OJAI VALLEY COMMUNITY SUPPORTED GRAZING PROGRAM Join us on a field-day to learn about the OV Fire Safe Council...

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UCCE in the County of San Luis Obispo: Article

TARGETED GRAZING FIELD DAY & SAN BENITO WORKING LANDSCAPES GROUP MEETING

May 1, 2023

TARGETED GRAZING FIELD DAY & SAN BENITO WORKING LANDSCAPES GROUP MEETING Friday,May 5th, 2023 MORNING FIELD TOUR: Evaluating the Effects of Targeted Grazing Liz Reikowski, Willow Creek Land and Cattle, has conducted her own research on grazing leases in south San Benito County with funding from a Su...

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Spring 2023

May 1, 2023

CalFresh Benefits & EBT at Farmers' Markets...

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Creating Defensible Space Around Your Property and Hardening Your Home Is Good Practice

May 1, 2023

By Robert A Padilla

Featured StoryAttention Southern California residents! As we head into the dry summer months, it's important to start thinking about home hardening and creating defensible space around your property. This means taking steps to protect your home from wildfires such as creating a buffer…

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The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

An Update on the Status of Monarch Butterflies

May 1, 2023

By Anne E Schellman

In April I visited Pismo State Beach's Monarch Butterfly Grove. I knew there wouldn't be any western monarchs who overwintered remaining there (though I saw three flying around!), since they left a few weeks prior to begin their annual migration north.

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Golden retriever wearing a sunflower bonnet.

The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

Pollinator Festival Fun!

May 1, 2023

By Anne E Schellman

On April 1, 2023, the La Loma Native Garden held its 3rd annual Pollinator Festival. Participants stopped by the UC Cooperative Extension Master Gardener booth to spin our Pollinator Wheel and learn about native insects and best landscaping practices to protect them.

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Spill the Beans: Article

Notes on a Crimson Carmello tomato

May 1, 2023

Rainer Hoenicke Editor's note: The writer reflects on his 2022 tomato crop.

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The Mighty Eucalyptus

May 1, 2023

There are over 700 varities of Eucalyptus , which is native to Australia. The name is derived from the ancient greek work good'. The first collection of eucalyptus was found as early as 1770. The most widely distributed throughout Australia is E.

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ANR Employee News: Article

Names in the News

April 30, 2023

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Violini joins Government and Community Relations Sheron Violini joined UC ANR on April 6 as associate director of Government and Community Relations. Violini will help UC ANR members develop and nurture relationships with local government officials.

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Opening session 2023 ANR Conference. Secretary Karen Ross.

ANR Adventures: Article

Connecting and re-connecting

April 30, 2023

By Deanne Meyer

We had an incredible conference! More than 800 UC ANR members met in Fresno for our All ANR Conference. From individuals who start in fall, to those who are celebrating 40 years with ANR we had an incredible gathering.

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