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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

Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

UC researchers propose new tool to measure school food packaging waste as few standardized methodologies exist

May 13, 2022

By Danielle Lee, Lorrene D Ritchie

Nearly half of the 14,500 tons of solid waste generated by public schools in the US is food packaging. University of California researchers have created a standardized method to measure this waste as a first step toward reducing it.

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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

Study suggests SNAP shoppers can access organic fruits and vegetables at lower prices when shopping at farmers' markets compared to supermarkets

May 13, 2022

By Danielle Lee, Wendi Gosliner, Sridharshi C Hewawitharana, Lorrene D Ritchie

Participants of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program often report high prices and lack of access to high-quality, affordable produce as a leading barrier to increasing their fruit and vegetable consumption.

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Young people sample sweet limes at the UC South Coast REC farm

Healthy Communities Blog: Article

Orange County Farm Bureau gift elevates UC programs that inspire youth in agriculture

May 13, 2022

By Michael Hsu

During a GROW Field Day when 100 high school students enjoyed harvesting and tasting avocados, the Orange County Farm Bureau announced a $690,000 gift to expand University of California-affiliated programs that introduce young people to agricultural careers.

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Topics in Subtropics: Article

Flies in My Avocados

May 13, 2022

By Ben A Faber

There are all kinds of pollinators in an avocado orchard, not just honeybees. In fact, there is a whole range of native bees that also pollinate the trees. There are nearly 1,600 native bee species in California, and over 30 have been identified in avocado orchards in Ventura County alone .

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Salvia Clevelandii 'Winifred Gilman' (Winifred Gillman Cleveland Sage), Laura Kling

The Real Dirt: Article

Every Yard Counts! Altacal Audubon’s Neighborhood Habitat Certification Program

May 13, 2022

We know that we are losing wildlife habitat. We know that birds and pollinators are in trouble. The good news is that our home gardens can be part of the solution, by conserving water and protecting native wildlife through Altacal Audubon's Neighborhood Habitat Certification Program.

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UC Davis distinguished professsor Art Shapiro monitoring his Gates Canyon, Vacaville site. He's been monitoring the butterfly populations of Central California for 50 years. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Bug Squad: Article

UC Davis Butterfly Guru and 'Weeping Rocks'

May 12, 2022

By Kathy Keatley Garvey

In case you missed editor Jocelyn Anderson's piece in the UC Davis Magazine, don't miss this upcoming documentary: "Weeping Rocks" will showcase the 50-year research of butterfly guru Art Shapiro, a UC Davis distinguished professor with the Department of Evolution and Ecology, College of Biological...

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Aphid meal for the ladybugs. All photos by Paula Pashby

Under the Solano Sun: Article

Lucky Ladybugs!

May 12, 2022

This spring, while stepping out into my garden to make some plans for the upcoming summer vegetable garden, I noticed quite a few pollinators enjoying the winter vegetable plants that had begun the process of going to seed and flower production.

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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

NPI presents early survey results at CA Department of Education Universal Meals Listening Session Tues., May 17, 2022, 2 p.m.

May 12, 2022

By Danielle Lee

Through the California Universal Meals Program public school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools will provide breakfast and lunch at no charge to students requesting a meal, regardless of their free or reduced-price meal eligibility during each school day. On Tues.

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Topics in Subtropics: Article

Another Way To Measure Tree Water Status

May 12, 2022

By Ben A Faber

Terrestrial laser scanning data show that trees move their branches in a diurnal pattern, settling down for the night as if falling asleep. So far, however, researchers have been uncertain as to why this happens.

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Topics in Subtropics: Article

Passion fruit Conference

May 12, 2022

By Ben A Faber

AGENDA Day 1 June 14, 2022 8:30 AM Welcome, introductions, and objectives: Stafne (MSU) and Crane (UF) Charles LaPradd Agriculture Manager Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory & Economic Resources 9:00 AM Overview and discussion of stakeholder survey results: Downey (MSU) 9:45 AM Coffee break...

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