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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

Stanislaus County: Article

Evapotranspiration Report - 6/28/2018

June 29, 2018

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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UCCE Siskiyou: Article

Spring 2018

June 29, 2018

Current Events & Dates to Remember Value-Added Marketing Steps to take when you have a suspected wildlife livestock depredation SB88 Water Monitoring/Reporting FAQ...

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During a field day demonstration, this drone flew autonomously back and forth over the field, then landed within two feet of the takeoff location.

UCCE helps farmers see the potential in agricultural use of drones

June 29, 2018

By Jeannette Warnert

In the late 1800s, when automobiles started replacing horses in the United States, farmers were likely pondering how the new technology could be adapted for agricultural production. Before long, tractors revolutionized the industry.

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Topics in Subtropics: Article

Avocado-Disease Dog Sniffers

June 29, 2018

By Ben A Faber

Study shows dogs can sniff out laurel wilt-infected avocado trees well in advance American Society for Horticultural Science A study out of Florida International University evaluates the use of scent-discriminating canines for the detection of laurel wilt-affected wood from avocado trees.

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The Real Dirt: Article

Viburnums Can Provide Plenty of Interest in the Garden

June 29, 2018

By Jeanne Lawrence, UC Master Gardener of Butte County, June 29, 2018 It may be too hot outside to even think about putting new plants in the ground, but it's always a good time to take stock of the garden.

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ANR Adventures: Article

Searching for the best option

June 28, 2018

By Wendy Powers

Sometimes there is no good option, a fact that has really sunken in this week. It's reminded me of the task I disliked the most while I had administrative responsibilities in a previous position allocating the raise pool.

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Downing to lead Publishing and Production

June 28, 2018

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Jim Downing has been chosen to lead Communications Services and Information Technology's publishing group, succeeding Ann Senuta, who retired June 28 as director of Publishing and Production.

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Changes in Publishing and Production at ANR

June 28, 2018

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Leadership of UC ANR Communications Services and Information Technology publishing group is changing: Director of Publishing and Production Ann Senuta is retiring, and California Agriculture journal Executive Editor Jim Downing is assuming her director duties.

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Gene Miyao, UC Cooperative Extension vegetable crops advisor, retiring after 38 years

June 28, 2018

By Jeannette Warnert

Gene Miyao was named the UCCE vegetable crops farm advisor for Yolo County in 1980. In 1990, Solano County was added to his territory and about 10 years later, he also took on responsibility for Sacramento County. Miyao had been exposed to UCCE farm advisors from a young age.

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The iconic anise swallowtail caterpillar is a pale green with black bands containing orange spots. This is probably the fifth instar. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Bug Squad: Article

It's a Bird! It's a Plane! No, It's...

June 28, 2018

By Kathy Keatley Garvey

It's a bird! It's a plane! Is it Superman? No, it's a bird dropping. If you're growing sweet fennel (anise), you may have noticed what appear to be two species of swallowtail butterflies populating your plant.

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