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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

Two bumble bees, Bombus vandykei, seek the same Phacellia plant on the UC Davis central campus in this 2017 photo. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Entomology & Nematology News: Article

Romina Rader: 'The Journey to Effective Pollination'

March 5, 2021

By Kathy Keatley Garvey

Community ecologist Romina Rader of the University of New England's School of Environmental and Rural Science, will speak on "The Journey to Effective Pollination" at the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology's virtual seminar on Wednesday, March 10.

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Glenn County: Article

California Dairy Newsletter - March 2021

March 5, 2021

In this issue: Golden State Dairy Management Webinar Agenda Selective Dry Cow Therapy Cow Bunching & Flies GE Food Animal Update Scouring Calves New Agronomy Advisor...

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Monterey County: Article

4-H Interview Contest, April 17 & 18th

March 5, 2021

Dear 4-H Community, The 4-H Interview Contest is finally here! This will be hosted virtually by the Carmel Valley Club on April 17 & 18th, 2021.

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Edith’s checkerspot (Euphydryas editha) is one of the species declining in at least two datasets quoted in the Science publication. (Photo courtesy of Walter Siegmund, Wikipedia)

Bug Squad: Article

'Climate Change' May Be a Key Factor in Declining Butterfly Populations

March 5, 2021

By Kathy Keatley Garvey

The public tends to blame habitat loss and pesticides for the declining butterfly populations in the Western United States. But climate change, aka global warming, may be an equal, if not more, of a factor.

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With a value of $6.1 billion, California accounted for over half of U.S. fresh vegetable production in 2018. Photo by Shermain Hardesty,

Will California remain leader in U.S. agricultural production?

March 5, 2021

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

New book shows how California has led the nation in farm sales since 1948 and explores future challenges "California Agriculture: Dimensions and Issues" by the Giannini Foundation of Agricultural Economics details the past, present and future of many of California's major agricultural commodities, i...

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UC Master Gardeners- Diggin' it in SLO: Article

Nasturtium

March 5, 2021

Nasturtium By Alissa Bright UCCE Master Gardener Nasturtiums Tropaeolum majus /Tropaeolum minor Planting Area: USDA zones 2-11 Size: Parasol leaves grow to 6 in diameter, while majus vines can sprawl up to 20'. Minor stems are more compact and bushy; ideal for pots.

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UC Master Gardeners- Diggin' it in SLO: Article

Banksea Rose

March 5, 2021

Banksea Rose By Polly Nelson UCCE Master Gardener Common Name: Lady Banks Rose Scientific Name: Rosa Banksiae Planting Area: Sunset zones 4-24 Size: 20 feet or more if allowed Bloom Season: Early to late spring Exposure: Full sun or light shade Pruning needs: Depends on placement, at least annually...

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UC Master Gardeners- Diggin' it in SLO: Article

Apricots

March 5, 2021

Apricots By Jutta Thoerner UCCE Master Gardener Prunus armeniacum Size of Tree: 6 to 35 feet high, depending on rootstock Bloom description and season: Apricot blossoms have five bright white petals that can sometimes be tinged with pink. Blooming time is in the spring.

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Livestock, Range and Natural Resources: Article

Verano-Otoño 2020

March 5, 2021

En este nmero: *Algas verde-azules *Dos plantas nativas y txicas *Seminarios en la preparacin para emergencias *Publicaciones gratis...

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UC Cooperative Extension Imperial County: Article

March 2021

March 5, 2021

VEGETABLE CROPS AND IPM WEBINAR GROUNDBREAKING RESEARCH SHOWS PROMISE FOR SPINACH GROWERS GROWERS REFINE DATE PALM IRRIGATION WITH UC ANR RESEARCH DRIP CURBS DOWNY MILDEW IN SPINACH GREETINGS FROM THE IPM ADVISOR VIRAL DISEASE ON LETTUCE IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGIES WEBINAR SAVE THE...

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