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HOrT COCO-UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa: Article

Moving Mature Fruit Trees and Tree Roses?

August 5, 2019
Advice for Home Gardeners from the Help Desk of the UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County Client's Request: We live in the south County currently and are moving 10 miles north into the center of the County in April 2020.
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Crop injury was the most severe in the plot sprayed with 8 oz./acre (far right). Germination was severely inhibited, and leaf stunting was evident. Far left: herbicide-free plot; middle left: 4 oz./acre; middle right: 6 oz./acre. Pictures were taken on June 14, 2019 (38 days after seeding).
UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

Evaluating the performance of a sulfentrazone herbicide on basil

August 4, 2019
By Zheng Wang
The purpose of this research is to collect performance data to support registration of sulfentrazone herbicides on basil. Leafy green and culinary herb growers are affected by a limited number of herbicides, resulting in tremendous manual weed removal.
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Cooperative Extension, Sutter-Yuba Counties: Article

Cover Cropping in Nut Orchards

August 2, 2019
Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) & the Farmers Guild invite you to a cover crop field day.
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Stanislaus County: Article

Evapotranspiration Report - 08/01/2019

August 2, 2019
Hello all, Please find the attached document to provide the previous weeks estimated water use report in terms of evapotranspiration for almonds, peaches, walnuts, established vineyard, alfalfa, and pasture in Stanislaus County.
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2-year old ‘Hamlin’ sweet orange in Florida with red or white particle films
Science for Citrus Health: Article

Using particle films to manage ACP

August 2, 2019
By Barbara Alonso
The particle films are applied to crops to manage environmental challenges like high heat or sunburn, or manage pests, such as aphids or psyllids. Particle films can reduce infestations because the particle films hide the natural plant colors that help some insects find their plant host.
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