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Landscape Lush: Article

The Landscape Below Ground Part II

November 29, 2018
By Karrie Reid
One of the most interesting talks at the Landscape Below Ground Conference in Chicago in October was given by Daniel Herms of Davey Tree Company. His lab looked at the effects of fertilizers, growth regulators, and high and low nitrogen mulches (compost vs.
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FoodTank 2018 Summit

Growing food movement discussed at Food Tank Summit in San Diego

November 29, 2018
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
There's a massive interest in young people who want to be part of these issues about how one should think about food, said Rachel Surls, discussing farming for a better food system on a panel with Jenny Ramirez of California Harvesters Inc., and Neil Nagata, president of the San Diego Farm Bureau.
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Mariposa County: Article

December 2018

November 29, 2018
Here is the December newsletter which is full of information- new enrollment deadline-Dec. 15, Club officer training, Christmas caroling and party, and more.
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Brown recluse spider. (Credit: Rick Vetter, UCR)
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Brown Recluse

November 28, 2018
By Karey Windbiel-Rojas
No we aren't here to tell you we found one. Because brown recluse spiders do not live in California. Don't believe this last statement? Then please read the recently updated publication Pest Notes: Brown Recluse and Other Recluse Spiders by UC Riverside spider expert Richard S. Vetter.
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Fresno County 4-H: Article

November-December 2018

November 28, 2018
In This Edition: Fresno County 4-H Leaders Council & Committee Meetings - Pg. 2 Important Reminder - Pg. 2 CCLS (Community Club Leaders) - Need to Know - Pg. 2 Junior Camp Counselor Interviews - Pg. 3 Important Sewing, Clothing & Textiles Project Leaders Meeting- Pg. 3 Google Science Fair - Pg.
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Nursery and Flower Grower: Article

The Disease Triangle: Fundamental Concept for Disease Management

November 28, 2018
By Steven A Tjosvold
Plant diseases their occurrence and severity result from the impact of three factors: the host plant, the pathogen, and the environmental conditions. This is represented with the disease triangle. If any one of the three factors is missing, the triangle is not complete, no disease will occur.
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Art Shapiro, distinguished professor of evolution and ecology at UC Davis, walks along one of his study areas, Gates Canyon Road, Vacaville. This image was taken Jan. 25, 2014. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Insect Apocalypse: Where Have All the Insects Gone?

November 28, 2018
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
"Where have all the flowers gone? Long time passing Where have all the flowers gone? Long time ago Where have all the flowers gone? Girls have picked them every one When will they ever learn? When will they ever learn?
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ANR Adventures: Article

Focused efforts pay off

November 28, 2018
By Wendy Powers
I spent the day at the Ideation Workshop. The workshop is designed to get us to think differently. While that's not easy, illustrations of success certainly help. UC ANR definitely has that example.
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