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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

Contra Costa County Cooperative Extension: Article

Virtual Lodi Grape Day

January 19, 2021

Virtual Lodi Grape Day February 2, 2021 14 There is no cost to attend but registration is required so we can plan for your participation.

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Ranching in the Sierra Foothills: Article

When Doing Less is Actually More

January 19, 2021

By Daniel K Macon

15 years of experience with lameness in sheep During the first half-decade we tried to raise sheep commercially, we battled a variety of foot issues. Seems like we had just about every problem a sheep producer could face - foot scald, foot rot, you name it. We trimmed feet 3-4 times a year.

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Colusa County: Article

Rose Pruning Workshop

January 19, 2021

Learn how to prune hybrid tea, grandiflora, and floribunda roses. Bring pruning shears. Masks are required. Safety precautions will be taken. Free event Saturday January 23, 2021 10 am St. Stephens Church 642 Fifth St.

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The cabbage white butterfly, Pieris rapae, nectaring on catmint in the summer. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Bug Squad: Article

No Contest, But Art Shapiro Spots First Cabbage White Butterfly of Year

January 19, 2021

By Kathy Keatley Garvey

The COVID-19 pandemic canceled the 2021 Beer-for-a-Butterfly Contest but sponsor Art Shapiro, UC Davis distinguished professor of evolution and ecology, found one for the record books. Shapiro spotted a cabbage white butterfly, Pieris rapae, at 1:55 p.m. on Saturday, Jan.

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Blog - Forest Research and Outreach : Article

Permitting rules and regulations for private forest landowners: What you can and cannot do

January 19, 2021

By Kimberly C Ingram

Navigating natural resource management rules and regulations in California can be daunting for private forest landowners.

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ANR Employee News: Article

In memoriam: Lynn Gallagher

January 19, 2021

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Lynn W. Gallagher, retired project scientist and barley breeder at UC Davis, died on Dec. 15, 2020. He was 77. Gallagher was born in San Francisco and raised in Marin County. He earned a B.A. in political science at UC Davis with his sights set on a law career.

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Under the Solano Sun: Article

The Book Corner

January 19, 2021

I am always on the lookout for engaging children's books about gardening. A well-written children's book can present information in a clear, reductive manner, teach an important life lesson, and inspire-- all at the same time.

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Figure 1. Giant smutgrass infestations in grazinglands located in Australia (A) and Florida (B).

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

New UCCE Field Crops Agronomy and Weed Management Advisor in Northern SJV

January 19, 2021

By Gale Perez

Hi, my name is Jos Luiz Dias and I have recently joined the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) team.

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Stanislaus County: Article

2021 California Cherry Research Review - January 26, 2021

January 19, 2021

Click here to register now or see flyer for more details...

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In California, RIFA mounds frequently resemble gopher mounds because they consist of a circular upwelling of loose soil.

Green Blog: Article

Red imported fire ants may be challenging to eradicate, but they can be controlled

January 19, 2021

By Jeannette Warnert

As winter turns into spring, Southern California residents who live in areas where the red imported fire ant has taken hold will want to keep a close eye out for colonies establishing themselves in lawns, parks, schools and golf courses.

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