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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

Livestock, Range and Natural Resources: Article

Summer 2022

June 29, 2022

Beef Cattle Health Webinar Recordings Available Ewe Mastitis and Lamb Survival Survey Upcoming Webinars: Drought, Vineyard Grazing Weed Management Book - Still on Sale!...

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Sabrina Drill samples a tree to test for pathogens. Photo by Jim Downer

ANR Employee News: Article

Sabrina Drill dedicated career to communities, creeks and California

June 29, 2022

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

After 20 years of building resilience, sustainability and equity in Los Angeles and Ventura counties, Sabrina Drill, UC Cooperative Extension natural resources advisor, will retire on July 1.

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ANR Employee News: Article

UCCE advisor Lynn Wunderlich to retire after 22 years as farm advisor

June 29, 2022

By Michael Hsu

Serving Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado and Tuolumne counties, UC Cooperative Extension advisor Lynn Wunderlich was formally assigned to focus on viticulture and integrated pest management in the region.

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Marigolds partner with cabbage to reduce damage by aphids. Photo: pixnio

UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

July 2022: Plant Partners

June 29, 2022

In June, new Big Moose pumpkin seedlings were planted in the area of the garden known as the back forty. However, volunteer sunflowers had already taken over this garden area, which had been left fallow during the winter...

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As bees move from flower to flower gathering pollen, they are also distributing pollen to fertilize the plants. Photo: Pixabay

UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

June 2022: Welcome Pollinators!

June 29, 2022

Flowers are abloom in the Edible Demo Garden raising expectations of a bountiful harvest to come. Now the bees just need to help by doing their pollinating job and the fruits and veggies should appear. Pollinating, though, can get complicated.

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ANR Employee News: Article

L&D - Describing ANR, Engaging communities, Cost sharing

June 29, 2022

By Jodi L Azulai

Image by Arek Socha from Pixabay ANR Learning & Development Home | Upcoming Webinars & Recordings Check for upcoming learning events, articles, and professional opportunities Extension Methods & Delivery Building Support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Office, Team, and Personal Development Check f...

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ANR Employee News: Article

UC Cooperative Extension advisor John Karlik retires after a 38-year career in Kern County

June 29, 2022

By Michael Hsu

John Karlik, UC Cooperative Extension advisor in Kern County for environmental horticulture and environmental science, will retire July 1. Karlik began his work in Kern County in 1984 with an emphasis on the commercial rose plant industry and local horticulture outreach.

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Children's garden by Darien Library is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0.

Under the Solano Sun: Article

Time to Garden with Kids

June 29, 2022

It's summerhooray!! Kids are out of school and on vacationnow what to do with them?! Gardenof course! And, here's the perfect book to guide both you and the kids in your life through hours of play, discovery, growth and fun: Gardening for Kids Learn, Grow and Get Messy with Fun STEAM Projects.

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Topics in Subtropics: Article

Tree Trunk Injection Review

June 29, 2022

By Ben A Faber

Trunk injection is a technique for applying plant protection materials that offers an alternative to foliar sprays or soil drenches.

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ANR Employee News: Article

Lori Renstrom reflects on achievements with UCCE San Diego, UC ANR Staff Assembly Council

June 29, 2022

By Michael Hsu

During nearly 20 years at UC Agriculture and Natural Resources, Lori Renstrom has embodied the spirit of the organization: a dedication to service and a roll-up-your-sleeves, whatever-it-takes ethic.

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