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AI Guidelines for Authors

AI Guidelines for ANR AuthorsThis policy aligns with, and defers to, the broader UC ANR and UC policies on AI use:UC ANR Use of AI ToolsUC AI Governance and TransparencyAll authors are expected to read and understand those policies before submitting a manuscript. AI is a fast-changing technology. Guidelines…
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Flyer for the Third Thursday Things from the Field (TTTF) meeting on May 21, 2026, from 11 AM–1 PM at the UCCE Sutter-Yuba Office in Yuba City. The featured topic is “Economics of Orchard Management Changes,” presented by UCCE Ag Economics Advisor Domena Agyeman. The presentation will cover partial budgeting, evaluating fertilizer, pest management, and thinning practice changes, and other farm business analysis tools for orchard management decisions. Includes an RSVP QR code.
Cooperative Extension, Sutter-Yuba Counties: Event

Third Thursday Things from the Field - May 2026

May 21, 2026

Join us May 21 for Third Thursday Things from the Field (TTTF)! 🌳This month’s topic is Economics of Orchard Management Changes with UCCE Ag Economics Advisor Domena Agyeman. Learn how to evaluate orchard management decisions using partial budgeting and other farm business tools.📍 UCCE Sutter-Yuba Office ⏰ 11…
Cooperative Extension, Sutter-Yuba Counties
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An elementary school student lays on his stomach on a yoga mat outside on the school blacktop, stretching his head and chest up while his PE teacher holds a ruler under his chin.

New study finds gaps in state infrastructure for school fitness testing

May 11, 2026
In July 2025, an executive order renewed national focus on youth physical activity by reestablishing the Presidential Fitness Test; however, implementation was left up to existing state policy systems. Because effective school-based fitness testing depends on a strong physical education infrastructure,…
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redwood bark (non-composted mulch) produces flames once ignited
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

Mulch and fire: A scientific study

May 11, 2026
 A common bit of advice from Marin Master Gardeners is “mulch, mulch, mulch” to help retain soil moisture and suppress weeds. Mulch can be inorganic and noncombustible, like rocks used for paths and to surround structures. Within the garden, however, many homeowners prefer to cover bare ground using…
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A screenshot of the UC IPM Home and Landscape home page.

UC IPM Web Content Changes

May 11, 2026
By Karey Windbiel-Rojas
We reported on our blog in November 2024 that UC IPM’s website is undergoing design changes and our readers will notice the pages look a bit different. UC IPM staff have been working for years to redesign and update the content of our website to improve not only the overall look, but accessibility for those…
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UC Rice Blog: Article

Where can you reduce fertilizer input costs?

May 11, 2026
By Bruce A Linquist
This post is somewhat a repeat of last year’s. However, while last year the rice price was low, this year we have both low rice prices and high fertilizer costs. Therefore, there is even more reason to carefully manage your fertilizer input costs. Below are some suggestions on how you can reduce your costs…
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Thrips/TSWV status in Yolo & Colusa: Article

2026 3rd Report-- May 11

May 11, 2026
By Patricia A Lazicki, Neil McRoberts
2026 3rd Report—Although April and May temperatures have generally been on the cool side of normal, the hot March means that thrips generations are still ahead of normal. Generation 2 adults are feeding and laying their eggs, with generation 3 peak egg hatch predicted in a few days. Generation Predicted…
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UC Master Gardeners of Tulare and Kings County: Event

Woodlake Berry Festival

May 23, 2026

Woodlake Berry Festival Info BoothJune 7, 8 am - Noon  Woodlake Botanical Garden,  577 E Naranjo Blvd, Woodlake The Woodlake Botanical Garden's annual Berry Festival Event!  Tulare-Kings Co. Master Gardeners will have an Information Booth.  Bring your Garden problems or questions! Learn…
UC Master Gardeners of Tulare and Kings County
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Article

Deciduous Fruit Tree Chilling Hours

May 10, 2026
By CoCoMG Helpdesk
What Are Chill HoursChill hours are the cumulative number of hours of temperatures lower than 45°F that are required by deciduous fruit and nut trees for fruit production. The hours are tracked during the traditional dormant season, measured from November 1 to February 28/29. Available DataThe…
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gopher at the entrance to it's mound, UC Marin MG
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

Managing Gophers and Moles in Your Garden - Saratoga

Jun 6, 2026

Join us for an informative presentation by Master Gardener Bonnie Wagner, who brings decades of experience in managing vertebrate pests. Learn about the differences between gophers and moles in their appearance, behavior, and tunnels. Bonnie will cover effective controls, including exclusion methods and…
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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