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Entomologist Matan Shelomi is a fan of Pokémon and a foe of fake news.
Bug Squad: Article

Matan Shelomi: In the Era of #FakeNews...Predatory Journals

December 2, 2020
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
In the era of #fakenews, add #predatoryjournals. What are "predatory journals?" Entomologist Matan Shelomi defines them as those that "appear legitimate, but practice no peer review, no editing, not even a reality check.
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Green garden gloves planting
The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

Giving Tuesday Thank you!

December 2, 2020
By Anne E Schellman
Thanks to everyone who donated to our Learning Landscape campaign for #GivingTuesday. We raised a total of $1,500. Thank you for your generosity in supporting a healthier California. We look forward to sharing information and progress with you about our project in the new year.
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Mariposa County: Article

Winter Orchard Care

December 2, 2020
Clean up, prune and treat your home orchard trees to prepare for next year's fruit!...
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Mariposa County: Article

Peach Leaf Curl

December 2, 2020
Treat your peach and nectarine trees for peach leaf curl in the fall and early spring.
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Wild pig
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Stop the Spread of Invasive Pests

December 2, 2020
By Karey Windbiel-Rojas
Invasive pests threaten California's natural environments, agricultural production, structures, landscapes and gardens, causing billions of dollars of damage to our agricultural systems and natural areas each year.
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CFIP Zsolt
Blog - Forest Research and Outreach : Article

The California Forest Improvement Program (CFIP): Providing cost-share funding for private forest landowners

December 2, 2020
By Kimberly C Ingram
In California, ~9 million acres of forestland are owned by individuals, with ~90% of these owners owning less than 50 acres each. Considering California has ~33 million acres of total forestland, that 9 million acres makes up to a lot of our state's forests that individuals are responsible for.
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Quince
The Coastal Gardener : Article

Spiced Quince in Syrup

December 2, 2020
By Sherida J Phibbs
Quince Cydonia oblonga, is a fruit that few of us know. Quince is a member of the Rose family along with apples and pears. Its botanical name says that it is from the island of Crete and has oblong leaves. It does in fact have oblong leaves but is from western and central Asia.
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