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Pest Notes
- 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

Doctoral candidate Zach Griebenow of the Phil Ward lab is ready to answer your insect questions at the booth, "The Doctor Is In." (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

UC Davis Picnic Day: Here We Come!

April 14, 2023

By Kathy Keatley Garvey

UC Davis Picnic Day--here we come, ready or not! "We're ready," say forensic entomologist and faculty member Robert "Bob" Kimsey and doctoral student Grace Horne of the lab of urban landscape entomologist Emily Meineke.

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A tree burned from the inside out, then toppled at Hopland Research & Extension Center.

Green Blog: Article

Wildfires may spur animal biodiversity

April 14, 2023

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Wildfires. Many see them as purely destructive forces, disasters that blaze through a landscape, charring everything in their paths. But a study published in the journal Ecology Letters reminds us that wildfires are also generative forces, spurring biodiversity in their wakes.

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Monterey County: Article

4-H Leaders Council Meeting, April 18th, 2023

April 14, 2023

Dear members of the Monterey county 4-H Leaders Council, On Tuesday, April 18th , the 4-H Leaders Council will hold its monthly meeting at 7pm. The meeting will be held at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in the Long Branch Saloon.

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Kern County: Article

Almond Replant Field Day

April 14, 2023

Almond Replant Field Day May 17, 2023 - Kearney Ag Research and Extension Center See attached for agenda and registration...

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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

NPI provides a fresh take on drinking water in child care at annual National Child Nutrition Conference

April 14, 2023

By Danielle Lee, Christina E Hecht, Lorrene D Ritchie

The federal Child and Adult Care Food Program provides reimbursements for nutritious meals and snacks to children enrolled in participating child care sites.

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UC Master Gardener Program Statewide Blog: Article

Gardeners with Heart: Celebrating UC Master Gardeners Fighting Invasive Pests and Answering Questions

April 14, 2023

By Melissa G Womack

Kelly Christensen Meet Kelly Christensen, a passionate gardener, and dedicated UC Master Gardener since 2011. With more than 850 volunteer hours to his credit, Kelly's contributions to the program are immeasurable.

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El panorama después del incendio de Marshall en Boulder, Colorado ilustra la línea que el fuego siguió del pasto a las bardas y de las bardas a las casas. Fotografía por Yana Valachovic

Blog Verde: Article

Las lecciones de los incendios forestales y cómo evitar pérdidas mayores en el futuro

April 14, 2023

By Basilisa M Rawleigh

Qu hemos aprendido de la temporada de incendios en 2022?. Desde el punto de vista estadstico, sabemos que afortunadamente, se perdieron menos vidas y viviendas y se quemaron 400 mil acres menos, es decir 7 veces menos que en 2021.

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Lenya is wearing bright yellow protective gear.

Quinn-Davidson to lead UC ANR Fire Network

April 14, 2023

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Lenya Quinn-Davidson has been named director of the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources' Fire Network, effective April 1.

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Topics in Subtropics: Article

World Avocado Congress Comes to California

April 14, 2023

By Ben A Faber

April 25 (9 AM -12 PM) WAC Comes to California A panel discussion by grower attendees at the recent World Avocado Congress Highlights of Avocado Research from around the world In-person meeting at the United Water Conservation District offices (1701 N. Lombard ST.

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