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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

Bug Squad: Article

UCF Researcher: When a Fungal Parasite Turns an Ant Into a Zombie

January 25, 2021

By Kathy Keatley Garvey

If you're curious about how a fungus can turn an ant into a zombie, you'll want to hear what researcher Charissa de Bekker of the University of Central Florida (UCF) has to say about them.

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Blog - Forest Research and Outreach : Article

Researchers honored with U.S. Department of Energy Award

January 25, 2021

By Susan D Kocher

On Wednesday, the United States Department of Energy (DOE) granted a Secretary of Energy Achievement Award to a team including two Rausser College researchers, assistant Cooperative Extention specialist Daniel Sanchez and PhD candidate Bodie Cabiyo.

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Placer County 4-H: Article

UPDATED! Newsletter for January-February 2021

January 25, 2021

A new version of the January-February 2021 newsletter with Presentation Day moving to March 6, 2021.

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ANR Contracts & Grants Updates: Article

ANR C&G Virtual Team-Building and Networking Event - NIFA AFRI Sustainable Agricultural Systems - January 28th at 9:30 a.m.

January 25, 2021

By Kathleen P Nolan

Dear Colleagues, Please join the UC ANR, Office of Contracts and Grants on Thursday, January 28 at 9:30 am for the NIFA AFRI Sustainable Agricultural Systems - Virtual Team-Building and Networking Event.

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Livestock & Range: Article

Beef Quality Assurance Training Online

January 25, 2021

By Devii R Rao

UC Cooperative Extension in collaboration with the California Beef Council are excited to offer an online Beef Quality Assurance Training and Certification on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 5:30-7:00 pm.

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Under the Solano Sun: Article

Photinia fraseri

January 25, 2021

Looking out my kitchen window I admire the 10-foot tall hedge of Photinia fraseri along my backyard fence. I appreciate the privacy the solid green wall gives me from my neighbors, nice though they are! Photinias are easy-care, fast-growing bushes or trees.

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UCCE in Santa Barbara County: Article

UC Master Gardeners Announce Online Gardening Series for TRUE Beginners

January 25, 2021

University of California Master Gardeners of Santa Barbara County announce an online series of gardening classes for true beginners, modeled after the popular World War II Victory Vegetable Gardens. The four classes take attendees through the basics of successful vegetable gardening in our area.

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Article

John Fox, executive director of Human Resources, to retire

January 25, 2021

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Colleagues, It is with bittersweet emotions that I announce John Fox's departure from the Division.

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Strawberries and Caneberries: Article

A Word About this Year's UCCE Annual Strawberry Production Meeting

January 25, 2021

By Mark P Bolda

As we get closer to the time of our annual strawberry production research meeting, I want to share with you what we are doing.

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UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

CWSS: Virtual Student Poster Competition!

January 25, 2021

By Thomas J Getts

Today is the start of the CWSS Annual Meeting, which is being held virtually from January 25-26 on an online platform. It is not too late to sign up! There is a great program with loads of good information, and like always plenty of CE credits.

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