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The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

Herb Gardening Class June 30, 2020 Sign up Now!

June 12, 2020
By Anne E Schellman
You say "Herbs, I say "Erbs," but they all are fun and delicious! Please join our Stanislaus County Master Gardeners Rho Yare and Terry Pellegrini online for a fun evening learning about the wonderful world of culinary herbs, including: -Which herbs grow best in the Central Valley of California -How...
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Agricultural employers are asked to share successful strategies as well as challenges for protecting workers from COVID-19. Photo by Hector Amezcua
Food Blog: Article

UC conducts survey of COVID-19 prevention on farms

June 12, 2020
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
All California growers, ranchers, farm labor contractors and ag supervisors are invited to complete a short survey about their experiences addressing COVID-19? in the workplace. The survey is being conducted by the UC Davis Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety.
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Topics in Subtropics: Article

Citrus Rootstock Knowledge Base from Florida

June 12, 2020
By Ben A Faber
A recent University of Florida-Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences (UF-IFAS) blog has a review of the last 60 years of rootstock trials and the lessons learned from those trials. It also has links to the results of those trials and a summary of the results of those trials.
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Rose Mosaic Virus on rose leaves, Jack Kelly Clark, UC IPM Program
The Real Dirt: Article

A Virus in the Garden – Part II

June 12, 2020
A virus can reduce a plant's growth, lower its yield, and result in inferior fruit, vegetables and flowers. Viruses are often very host specific. Recognizing symptoms can help you take appropriate action, where possible, to manage a virus and hopefully prevent its spread.
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An Australian walking stick (stick insect) gets some attention at a SaveNature.Org program. (Photo by Norm Gershenz)
Bug Squad: Article

Coming June 12: A Virtual Insect Palooza with the Insect Discovery Lab

June 11, 2020
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
The wonderful world of insects! And right in your living room! If you'd like to take a world tour and learn about such fascinating insects as darkling beetles, Australian walking sticks, giant African millipedes and others, be sure to sign up for the "Virtual Insect Palooza with the Insect Discovery...
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Healthy Communities Blog: Article

LGBTQ+ community at higher risk for COVID-19 complications

June 11, 2020
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
The coronavirus crisis is revealing inequities in public health that arise out of social factors. Raising awareness among LGBTQ+ individuals about COVID-19 is one of 85 research projects selected for funding by the University of California to lessen the pandemic's impact.
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Iris seed pod. photo by Jennifer Baumbach
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Iris Propagation

June 11, 2020
I have enjoyed the beautiful blooms of iris since I was a child but never studied them much. Sure, I know they grow from rhizomes, have strappy green leaves, and bloom mostly in the spring. I know the rhizomes need to be dug up and divided every 3 years or so, whenever the plants become too crowded.
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Topics in Subtropics: Article

Grower Practices in the Face of COVID - Survey

June 11, 2020
By Ben A Faber
The UC Davis Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety (WCAHS) is inviting all California growers, farm labor contractors and ag supervisors to complete a short survey about their experience addressing COVID-19? in the workplace.
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Chinche muy numerosa invadiendo una fruta de fresa en el campo. Foto por Amber Schat.
Fresas y Moras: Article

En marcha una chinche muy numerosa y diminuta en los campos de la fresa

June 11, 2020
By Mark P Bolda
He recibido yo varias llamadas en la semana pasada a cerca de una chinche diminuta que est invadiendo varios campos principalmente de la fresa. Es bueno hacer una identificacin correcta de esta, ya que normalmente no necesita un tratamiento fuerte para controlarla.
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Armyworm larvae can quickly devour rice foliage.

UCCE helps farmers protect rice crops from armyworm

June 11, 2020
By Jeannette Warnert
Rice farmers are encouraged to monitor vigilantly for a rise in yield-reducing armyworms, reported Jake Abbott in the Appeal-Democrat. UC Cooperative Extension rice advisor Luis Espino said the most recent numbers were low but are expected to climb in the next few weeks.
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