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- Olive Knot
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- 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

The November 2018 ballot measure, Proposition 12, would tighten guidelines for confined food animal housing. (Photo illustration: Pixabay)

ANR News Blog: Article

Prop 12 builds on food animal welfare initiative passed 10 years ago

October 22, 2018

By Jeannette Warnert

Proposition 12, a measure on California's Nov. 6 ballot, builds on the successful ballot measure Prop.

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ANR Contracts & Grants Updates: Article

CDFA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Technical Review Panel Service – Technical Reviewer Applications Are Due October 26th

October 22, 2018

By Kathleen P Nolan

Dear Colleagues, The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is seeking individuals to serve as technical reviewers. Reviewers will evaluate and make recommendations to CDFA on proposals submitted for funding to California's Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP).

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Urban Agriculture: Article

Gopher Management in School and Community Gardens

October 22, 2018

By Niamh M Quinn

Pocket gophers, more commonly known as gophers, are one of the most common vertebrate pests found in school and community gardens. They are known for their extensive burrow system through the soil and also for the damage that they can cause to plants in gardens.

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ANR News Blog: Article

Anne Schellman appointed coordinator of UC Master Gardeners in Stanislaus County

October 22, 2018

By Jeannette Warnert

Anne Schellman has been appointed coordinator of the new UC Master Gardener program in Stanislaus County, reported John Holland in the Modesto Bee. A Modesto native, Schellman learned about plants while working at Scenic Nursery when she was a student Modesto Junior College.

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CRB chairman Dave Dreyer presents a giant check to UC Agriculture and Natural Resources representatives, left to right, LREC director Beth Grafton-Cardwell, associate vice president Tu Tran, UC ANR director of major gifts Greg Gibbs, and UCCE plant pathology specialist Georgios Vidalakis.

ANR News Releases: Article

The Citrus Research Board and UC create a $1 million endowment for citrus research

October 22, 2018

By Jeannette Warnert

The Citrus Research Board and UC Agriculture and Natural Resources have established a $1 million endowment to fund the Presidential Researcher for Sustainable Citrus Clonal Protection at the UC Lindcove Research and Extension Center.

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UCCE Riverside County: Article

DPR license and certificate holders: Renew early! Get those last-minute hours with help from UC IPM

October 22, 2018

By Sonia I Rios

Learn about opportunities to receive continuing education hours. October is upon us and before you know it, we'll be wrapped up in the busy holiday season.

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Screen shot from UC IPM online PPE course, washing personal protective equipment.

UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

DPR license and certificate holders: Renew early! Get those last-minute hours with help from UC IPM

October 22, 2018

By Cheryl A Reynolds

Learn about opportunities to receive continuing education hours. October is upon us and before you know it, we'll be wrapped up in the busy holiday season.

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Screen shot from PPE online course, hanging up work clothing after washing it.

Southern IPM Activities: Article

DPR license and certificate holders: Renew early! Get those last-minute hours with help from UC IPM

October 22, 2018

By Cheryl A Reynolds

Learn about opportunities to receive continuing education hours. October is upon us and before you know it, we'll be wrapped up in the busy holiday season.

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Growing Quince

October 22, 2018

By Dustin W Blakey

Gardeners often plant pears and apples in their yards so these fruits are relatively abundant. I usually find myself in receipt of several boxes of fruit every year from tree owners eager to rid themselves of excess fruit.

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Marijuana use and possession on UC property

October 22, 2018

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Dear Colleagues, On Jan. 1, 2018, the legal sale of recreational marijuana commenced in California. This followed the passage of Proposition 64 by California voters on Nov. 8, 2016, which legalized its recreational use by people over the age of 21. However, Prop.

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