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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

Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

New book ‘Bite Back: People Taking on Corporate Food and Winning’ features chapter written by NPI’s Wendi Gosliner and Kristine Madsen

May 13, 2020

By Danielle Lee

Industrial dietsrich in processed, refined foods and beverages high in fat, salt and sugar and low in nutrient densityhave proliferated in the U.S. and across the world.

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UC Davis distinguished professor Walter Leal is organizing and moderating the second COVID-19 symposium on May 14.

Bug Squad: Article

Covering the COVID-19 Pandemic: Symposium on May 14

May 13, 2020

By Kathy Keatley Garvey

The stage is set. All systems are go. The experts are ready to deliver their presentations and answer questions. The second COVID-19 Symposium, organized and moderated by UC Davis distinguished professor Walter Leal, will take place from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 14.

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Maggie Reiter, in blue hat, examines naturalized area of a golf course Photo by James Hempfling

Green Blog: Article

Golf courses go wild

May 13, 2020

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

When we think about golf courses, we tend to picture miles of well-watered, uniformly clipped, and perfectly manicured grass, not drought-tolerant native grass, wildlife habitat and ecological restoration.

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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

Grantee experiences from the CDFA Healthy Stores Refrigeration Grant Program captured in new NPI report

May 13, 2020

By Danielle Lee

Wendi Gosliner, Senior Researcher and Policy Advisor at the Nutrition Policy Institute (NPI), with Marisa Tsai and Elsa Esparza, examined experiences among community-based organization grantees of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Healthy Stores Refrigeration Grant Program.

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The Global Disease Biology Orientation that Andrea Guggenbickler planned was hailed as a huge success. From left are Bianca Arao, peer advisor, graduating this spring 2020; Austin Dalmasso, peer advisor, graduating this spring 2020; academic advisor Andrea Guggenbickler; Nicole Finney, former peer advisor, a 2019 GDB graduate and currently studying for her master's in public health.

Entomology & Nematology News: Article

Spotlight on Andrea Guggenbickler: Award-Winning Staff Academic Advisor

May 13, 2020

By Kathy Keatley Garvey

As a student majoring in Global Disease Biology (GDB) from 2014 to 2018 at the University of California, Davis, Andrea Guggenbickler appreciated the incredible support she received from then staff academic advisor Brandy Fleming.

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Healthy Central Sierra: Article

New & Noteworthy this May

May 13, 2020

Visit these links for a round-up of recent health and nutrition news, information, and events. For general healthy eating information based on an expert analysis of nutrition research, visit ChooseMyPlate.gov. For individual questions, consult a registered dietitian or medical provider.

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The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

Native Pollinators in Your Garden: Virtual Class

May 13, 2020

By Anne E Schellman

Spring is in full force and that means many plants are blooming and insects are buzzing about! If you've been spending more time in your garden or out in nature you may be curious about the pollinators you see.

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Healthy Central Sierra: Article

May's Harvest of the Month: Lettuce

May 13, 2020

May is one of the best months to eat the many varieties of lettuce that grow this time of year, from crunchy heads of butter lettuce to tender mixes of young multi-colored baby lettuces.

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Produce from UC HAREC was donated to the community

Hansen News: Article

HAREC Donates Fruits and Vegetables to Community Organization and Local Schools

May 13, 2020

By Rose M Hayden-Smith

Nearly two tons of fruit and vegetables grown at UC's Hansen Agricultural Research and Extension Center (HAREC) in Santa Paula have been donated to Food Forward and the Ventura Unified School District (VUSD), destined for children and families.

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