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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

May 2020

May 6, 2020

We remain open and continue to serve our clients and community through the ongoing measures taken to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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As a public service project, UC Davis distinguished professor Walter Leal is hosting a second UC Davis-based COVID-19 virtual seminar from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 14.

Bug Squad: Article

Back by Popular Demand: Second COVID-19 Virtual Seminar on May 14

May 6, 2020

By Kathy Keatley Garvey

Mark your calendars. The second UC Davis-based COVID-19 Symposium, https://bit.ly/2A2Qd8a, will be streamed via ZOOM and YouTube on Thursday, May 14 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Registration is free.

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Former NASA astronaut Steve Robinson, now a UC Davis professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, will be among those asking questions at the UC Davis-based COVID-19 virtual seminar on May 14. (Photo courtesy of Wikipedia)

Entomology & Nematology News: Article

Mark Your Calendar: Second COVID-19 Virtual Seminar on May 14

May 6, 2020

By Kathy Keatley Garvey

Former NASA astronaut Steve Robinson, now a UC Davis professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, has been there, done that.

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Colusa County: Article

Book of the Month - The $64 Tomato Ornamental Plant of the Month - Bird of Paradise Edible Plant of the Month - Companion Planting Recipe of the Month - Strawberry Rhubarb Upside Down Cake **New this month - Kids Gardening Activity...

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Well fed sourdough starter showing bubbles

Master Food Preserver SLO/SB Counties: Article

Can This Sourdough Starter be Saved? Or is this Starter a Goner?

May 6, 2020

Oh, no! I haven't fed my sourdough starter in months! When I took it out of the refrigerator, this is what I found. Is it still good? Is it safe to use? The answer is YES! There is no mold on it, and it smells good and tangy.

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Swarm of honey bees resting atop redwood fence in backyard garden.

Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Spring Swarms

May 6, 2020

While we are staying home during the pandemic, insects are most definitely not! In fact, you may have seen different types of insects swarming over the last few weeks.

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Ask a Master Gardener or Master Food Preserver

Under the Solano Sun: Article

Upcoming Question and Answer

May 6, 2020

By Jennifer M Baumbach

https://ucanr.zoom.

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Listen To "This Month in the Garden" on In The Garden Radio

May 6, 2020

Transitions are happening. Natives are slowing down and tropicals are taking off. Weed out volunteers where they do not belong. Look ahead and plan for that Giant Pumpkin for the fall. Gardening is all about seasons.

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Topics in Subtropics: Article

GyNorMous Hornet

May 6, 2020

By Ben A Faber

A reposting from: https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.

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UC Cooperative Extension Imperial County: Article

May 2020 - updated

May 6, 2020

BEST IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN THE LOW DESERT CARROTS PART I HEALTHY SOILS GRANT ZOOM WORKSHOP FLYER LIVESTOCK RESEARCH BRIEF PROMOTING HEALTHY PEOPLE AND COMMUNITY THROUGH GARDENING UC COOPERATIVE EXTENSION UPDATE, IN THE CONTEXT OF COVID-19 BACTERIAL WHEAT STREAK/BLACK CHAFF WHITE BLISTER...

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