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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

Frank Zalom, UC Davis distinguished professor and a past president of the Entomological Society of America, is a newly elected Honorary Member of the Entomological Society of America, the highest honor afforded an ESA member. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Bug Squad: Article

'Entomological Giant' Frank Zalom Receives Highest ESA Honor

October 13, 2021

By Kathy Keatley Garvey

He's a giant in his field--a veritable Sequoia in the flatlands. But he's an entomologist with an incredible reach that extends in practically all corners of the insect science world.

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Tehama County: Article

October 2021 Fruit and Nut News

October 13, 2021

Walnut News *Meeting & Survey Announcements Tehama Ag Producers DayNov 17th, 7:30am12:30 pm UCCE Walnut Freeze WebinarNov 4th, 4:005:30 pm Sac Valley Tree Crop IPM Webinar Nov 4th, 7:30 am- 11:00 am Pistachio Newsletter Announcement Follow us on Twitter Walnut Damage Freeze Survey Save the Dates-Teh...

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Always an upside

October 13, 2021

By Wendy Powers

I am attending a virtual conference this week. This makes for long days, because the at home' work continues. I miss the old days when traveling to a conference meant you did not have to do double duty the conference, and the usual meetings back home.

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ANR Contracts & Grants Updates: Article

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) 2022 Research Grants Program Applications Due 12/9/2021

October 13, 2021

By Kathleen P Nolan

Dear Colleagues, The Department of Pesticide Regulation, Research Grants Program is accepting applications for the 2022 funding cycle.

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Did You Know About Gardening With California Natives?

October 13, 2021

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Consider Joining Us For "Joy of Blooming Perennials" on In The Garden Radio

October 13, 2021

He is an expert in new varieties of nursery plant material available in Southern California.

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Making strawberry jam with pectin helps preserve the bright color. Photo credit: National Center for Home Food Preservation

Food Blog: Article

Pectin is not gelatin

October 13, 2021

By Susan Mosbacher

If you only have time to read this much: pectin is vegan-friendly. I was having lunch at an outdoor venue with a lovely vegetarian friend. When we got around to all things canning, I told her how excited I was to try a sugar-free jam recipe using a particular pectin. "I cannot eat jams with pectin.

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Frank Zalom, shown here by an almond tree, directed the UC Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program for 16 years, 1986-2002. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Entomology & Nematology News: Article

‘Entomological Giant’ Frank Zalom Named ESA Honorary Member

October 13, 2021

By Kathy Keatley Garvey

UC Davis distinguished professor Frank Zalom, a noted integrated pest management (IPM) specialist and a past president of the Entomological Society of America (ESA), is a newly elected Honorary Member of the ESA, an honor bestowed for his long-term dedication and extraordinary contributions to the 7...

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Kern County: Article

Kern UCCE/DWR Weekly Crop Water Use Report 10-11-2021

October 13, 2021

PLEASE NOTE: Due to drought conditions these stations currently have insufficient vegetative cover to provide accurate ETo data. At this time, 146 Belridge is providing the best ETo data for Kern County.

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A torch sits in the foreground as flames blacken low, dry vegetation.

Green Blog: Article

Moving beyond America’s war on wildfire: 4 ways to avoid future megafires

October 13, 2021

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Californians have been concerned about wildfires for a long time, but the past two years have left many of them fearful and questioning whether any solutions to the fire crisis truly exist.

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