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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

Tamarixia wasp laying eggs under ACP nymph

Science for Citrus Health: Article

Biological control of Asian citrus psyllid in California

September 11, 2018

By Barbara Alonso

Research by Dr. Mark Hoddle, University of California, Riverside Dr.

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Kern County: Article

In A Nutshell September 2018 - Article correction

September 11, 2018

CORRECTION: The "Boron Deficiency in Almonds and Pistachios" article recommended a soil application of Solubor at a rate of 50 lbs/acre. However, this is the rate for Borax not solubor, which is approximately 10.5% boron (Solubor is 20%), and added the pounds of actual boron/acre.

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Tulare County Cooperative Extension: Article

September 2018

September 11, 2018

Meeting - September 25, 8:00 am to 1:30 pm: Optimizing Mating Disruption Against Navel Orangeworm in Almond Corrected Article on Boron Deficiency in Almonds & Pistachios Meeting - November 5-7, Walnut Short Course...

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Technology demonstrations like this one at the UC Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center will be part of Open Farm Oct. 3, 2018.

ANR News Releases: Article

Open Farm paves the way for technology adaptation in agriculture

September 11, 2018

By Jeannette Warnert

The Third Annual Open Farm comes to the UC Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Parlier Oct. 3.

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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Article

Fall 2018 Curious Gardener Newsletter

September 11, 2018

In this issue: Biochar in the Home Garden Gardening for the Birds A Fire-Safe Garden Fall Plant Sale The Marketing of Mycorrhizae Insect Trivia - Dragonflies Hotline FAQ: Fall Color BotLat Corner 2019 Placer County Master Gardener Calendar All-Star: Yarrow Events Calendar...

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Alfalfa & Forage News: Article

When will the farming community and the public recognize the importance of alfalfa & forage crops?

September 11, 2018

By Daniel Putnam

As comedian Rodney Dangerfield used to say: I don't get no respect! Forgive the double negative, but farmers and supporters of our lowly alfalfa and grass crops seem like they have the same complaint.

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Lake County: Article

September 2018

September 11, 2018

ENROLL NOW for the 2018-2019!!, 2018 Achievement Celebration Info, National 4-H Week Announcement & Proclamation Info, Charlie Adams - All Star Art Event Day, Lake County Veterans' Day Ceremony Info - TIME TO MAKE CARDS!!, 4-H Canned Food Drive - Happening until the end September, Alexander Scholars...

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A hungry monarch caterpillar chewing on a milkweed stem this morning in a Vacaville pollinator garden. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Bug Squad: Article

Monarch Madness: Thanks, Monarch Mama!

September 10, 2018

By Kathy Keatley Garvey

Thar's gold in them thar hills? Probably not. But thar's definitely gold in that there pollinator garden--our little pollinator garden in Vacaville, Calif. Gold, black and white--as in the iconic monarch caterpillars. We've been waiting all year for Mama Monarchs to lay some eggs on our milkweed.

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LISTEN UP: “Creating a Defensible Fire Space” On In The Garden Radio

September 10, 2018

Those embers can smolder in an attic for hours and when you think you are safe, you find out that you are not! Be careful of drought-tolerant but highly flammable plantings. Mexican Feather Grass plantings and old palm fronds are prevalent in So Cal right now.

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ANR Adventures: Article

There's much going on

September 10, 2018

By Wendy Powers

Lots going on this week. For many, the week includes the Global Climate Action Summit and/or some of its many affiliated events. For others, it's a series of meetings and travel.

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