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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

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Employee comments invited on proposed Presidential Policy, Business and Finance Bulletin, IS-12 IT Recovery

November 3, 2020

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

The University of California Office of the President invites comments on a proposed Presidential Policy Business and Finance Bulletin IS-12 IT Recovery. The rewritten policy addresses the following key issues: Updated to reflect modern technology (i.e.

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ISHB News: Article

New Video on Sampling for ISHB

November 3, 2020

By Randall Oliver

A new video outlining best practices in monitoring and sampling for invasive shothole borers (ISHB) is now available on the University of California Integrated Pest Management YouTube channel. View it at https://youtu.

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Join Us For "This Month In The Garden – November" on In The Garden Radio

November 3, 2020

Young citrus and avocados trees will need to have their trunks wrapped to protect from frost. Prune dense trees for the passage of Santa Ana Winds. Plant, pre-chill or force certain bulbs. Start thinking about strawberries, too. And of course, plant those California Natives and wildflowers.

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Central Sierra Livestock & Natural Resources: Article

October 2020 - Webinar Links

November 3, 2020

If you missed any of the October webinars, or if you would simply like to go back and review what you learned, Ive loaded the videos of each session onto my YouTube channel! You can simply click the links attached to watch the webinars!...

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Kern County: Article

Kern UCCE/DWR Weekly Crop Water Use Report 11-02-2020

November 3, 2020

Please see below link to access "How To Use Weekly Crop Water Use (ET) Reports to Assist Farm Water Management" How To Use Weekly Crop Water Use Report Please see below link to access "Weekly ET Report 11-02-2020" ET Report 11-02-2020 Please see disclaimer link below: University of California Divisi...

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Under the Solano Sun: Article

Hey Granny!

November 2, 2020

The granny smith apple originated from Australia. It's named after Maria Ann Smith. She propagated it by chance. The apples are a crisp, little tart and have lots of fiber. This time of year, I'm always grateful for our apple trees.

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Water fountain. Photo by Daniel Hooper on Unsplash.

The Confluence: Article

Improving drinking water safety, access, and consumption in the U.S.

November 2, 2020

By Christina E Hecht

Tap water stands at the intersection of multiple issue areas including water resources, the environmental impacts of beverage choices, and infrastructure needs. Tap water is also a public health issue.

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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

Systematic review and meta-analysis of childhood obesity interventions for preschool children aged 2-5 years

November 2, 2020

By Danielle Lee

Extensive efforts to review the evidence of childhood obesity prevention programs have been made by the scientific community.

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Kern County: Article

4-H Network November 2020

November 2, 2020

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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

New NPI study shows WIC participant preferences align with national recommendations to increase fruits and vegetables in the WIC food package

November 2, 2020

By Danielle Lee

In 2017, the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) released comprehensive recommendations to update the food packages provided by the federal Special Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) to align with the 2015-2020 Dietary Guideli...

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