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Shiny green leaves and purple flowers of water hyacinth. Weed control program.
SJC and Delta Field Crops: Article

Disposing of Water Hyacinth on Agricultural Fields

November 18, 2015
By Michelle M Leinfelder-Miles
Back in October, a Delta farmer presented me with this scenario: The California Division of Boating and Waterways would be clearing water hyacinth from some Delta waterways. They asked the grower to receive some of it onto his land.
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The pictures shows a field of grain corn that is dry and ready for harvest.
SJC and Delta Field Crops: Article

Potassium in Crop Residues

November 18, 2015
By Michelle M Leinfelder-Miles
It is the time of year when the harvest of our summer crops has concluded. Some growers may be planting small grains, and let us hope that winter rains nourish these crops. I received an inquiry from a grower at the end of harvest regarding nutrient removal with the harvest.
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citrus manual
Topics in Subtropics: Article

Citrus in a Drought

November 18, 2015
By Ben A Faber
Hot off the presses http://anrcatalog.ucanr.edu/Details.
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Alex Wild shows photographers some white box techniques at BugShot Hastings. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

BugShot Austin 2016!

November 17, 2015
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
If you like to photograph insects, and want to know more about macro photography and entomology, then "BugShot Austin 2016" may be something to consider-- for either yourself or as a gift for someone.
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Gulf Fritillaries (Agraulis vanillae) mating on a passionflower vine. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Gulf Fritillaries: Spectacular and Showy

November 16, 2015
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Sex in the afternoon. On the passionflower vine. That's what happened today on the Passiflora (see images below). Coming soon, more Gulf Fritillaries. The Gulf Frit (Agraulis vanillae), an orangish-reddish butterfly of the family Nymphalidae, is as spectacular as it is showy.
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IGIS: Article

Upcoming FREE GIF workshops

November 13, 2015
By Maggi Kelly
The GIF is highlighting 2 brand new workshops in the upcoming weeks. Because these are the first time we've done these sessions, I'm happy to announce that we are offering them free of charge to UC Berkeley students, researchers, faculty, and staff.
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Karl Kjer, newly appointed Schlinger Chair of Systematic Entomology in the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology, will deliver a Premier Presentation at the ESA meeting. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Can You Feel the Synergy?

November 13, 2015
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
When the Entomological Society of America meets Nov. 15-18 in Minneapolis, Minn., it will be all about insects and synergy.
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IGIS: Article

California Economic Summit wrap-up

November 13, 2015
By Maggi Kelly
my wordle cloud on topics commonly discussed at the summit I spent two days at the California Economic Summit, held this year in Ontario, heart of the "inland empire".
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navel orange split
Topics in Subtropics: Article

Navel Orange Fruit Splitting? Another Drought Effect.

November 13, 2015
By Ben A Faber
Years of drought, and a stressed tree are a perfect set up for navel oranges and fruit splitting. The days have turned cooler and suddenly out of nowhere there is rain. That wonderful stuff comes down and all seems right with the world, but then you notice the navel fruit are splitting.
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farmers market
Topics in Subtropics: Article

Learn About New Produce Marketing Channels in Los Angeles

November 13, 2015
By Ben A Faber
Meet the Buyer: An L.A. Produce Market Tour for Los Angeles Growers and Food Advocates Do you want to find new channels for selling your produce and make connections with produce buyers? Join us on a one day tour of produce distributors in the L.A.
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