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Kern County: Article

Kern UCCE/DWR Weekly Crop Water Use Report 10-03-2022

October 3, 2022
Please see below link to access "How To Use Weekly Crop Water Use (ET) Reports to Assist Farm Water Management" How to Use Weekly Crop Water Use Report Please see below link to access "Weekly ET Report 10-03-2022" ET Report 10-03-2022 Please see disclaimer link below: University of California Divisi...
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2022 UC Variety Trial (Fresno Location)
UC Small Grains Blog: Article

2021-22 UC Small Grain Variety Testing Results

October 3, 2022
By Mark E Lundy
Results for the 2021-2022 fall-planted UC Small Grain Variety Trials are now available at: http://smallgrains.ucanr.edu/Variety_Selection/ Due to changing trends in California small grain production, there is a growing need for information on variety-specific forage biomass productivity.
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A Western tiger swallowtail is a frequent visitor to the UC Davis Bee Haven. This one is on a zinnia. Note the spider lurking beneath the blossom. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

UC Davis Bee Haven Hosting Two Classes

October 3, 2022
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
The UC Davis Bee Haven, part of the Department of Entomology and Nematology, will host two fall hybrid (online and in-person) courses: "I Planted a Bee Garden: Now What?" and "Pruning the Bee Garden." Christine Casey, academic program management officer of the Bee Haven, will teach the classes.
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Sunburned bell pepper with a necrotic spot
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

What are Abiotic Plant Disorders?

October 3, 2022
By Lauren Fordyce, Belinda Messenger-Sikes
Abiotic plant disorders are generally caused by environmental conditions, rather than microorganisms. They are sometimes called noninfectious diseases. Abiotic disorders can develop if a plant's needs are not being met.
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Master Gardener wearing her blue vest.
The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

Batty About Bats...and a Free Webinar Oct 12!

October 3, 2022
By Anne E Schellman
Throughout history bats have been objects of fear, hostility, and myths, largely due to their nocturnal, mysterious behavior. Horror movies and media exaggerations has led people to believe they are dangerous disease-ridden blood suckers. The truth is very different.
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Termites newly emerged from the soil
HOrT COCO-UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa: Article

Fall Rains Trigger Mating Flights of Termites

October 3, 2022
By Help Desk Team
For most of the Bay Area we had an unexpected but wonderful seasonal surprise RAIN. This blessing provided a drink of water to plants that we have had to ignore due to water rationing. We were not the only ones waiting for that first seasonal rain.
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