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UC Oaks: Article

The Bear Facts: Bears in Hardwood Rangeland

September 10, 2025
By Michael Jones
by Bill Tietje, Don Kock, and Stephen RaeOaks ‘n Folks – Volume 4, Issue 1 – August 1989IntroductionThe black bear is a large and rarely seen omnivore that has long fascinated Californians. For early California dwellers the black bear was hunted for meat and fur, and occasionally worshipped. Today, the black…
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UC Oaks: Article

Dependence of Breeding Birds on the Density of Oaks

September 10, 2025
By Michael Jones
by Patricia ManleyOaks ‘n Folks – Volume 2, Issue 2 – November, 1987The persistence of oak woodlands in California is threatened by suburban development, fuel wood harvest, range management, and poor regeneration. Oak woodlands are extremely valuable to wildlife not only because of the high food value of…
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Lindcove Research and Extension Center: Event

Workshop on Identification of California Red Scale and Parasite Life Stages

Oct 1, 2025

Workshop on Identification of California Red Scale and Parasite Life Stages When: Wednesday, October 1, 2025Where: Lindcove Research and Extension Center Conference Building22963 Carson Ave., Exeter, CA 93221Register by September 25 using the link; Workshop fees: $50. Payment will reserve you…
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Lindcove Research and Extension Center: Event

Fall Citrus Meeting

Oct 7, 2025

Fall Citrus Meeting on October 7, 2025  This 2nd Annual Fall Citrus Meeting will bring together UCANR specialists, researchers, and industry leaders to discuss current challenges and management strategies for California citrus production. The program begins with updates on the use of biofertilizers for…
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Parasitic wasp found in avocado orchards
Topics in Subtropics: Article

Greenhouse Thrips in Avocado

September 10, 2025
By Ben A Faber
Greenhouse Thrips in avocado has not been a major issue for many years, not since the days of malathion sprays that invariably brought on more pests than it seemed to treat.  Recently, we've seen an increase in greenhouse thrips damage, this along with stink bug, false chinch bug and seed weevil and…
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Topics in Subtropics: Article

Cover Crop Selection Tool Available

September 10, 2025
By Ben A Faber
The Western Cover Crops Council announced that the Cover Crop Species Selector Tool for the Western U.S. is now live and available on the WCCC website! The Species Selector tool is designed to simplify the process of choosing cover crop species. It incorporates the expertise of local farmers,…
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UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County: Page

Mary Friestedt

 Email Mary here or send an email to speakers@mastergardenerSD.orgTopicsThe Versatility of HerbsNative Plants and Their Uses Geographic areaNorth county and east to Poway Preferred hoursDaytime Equipment neededNone Notes:Mary has been a docent at San Diego Botanic Garden since 2001,…
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UCCE in the County of San Luis Obispo: Page

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Support the UC Master Food Preserver ProgramYour gift supports research-based food safety education, hands-on home food preservation workshops, and community outreach in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties.Donate OnlineHow Your Gift HelpsSupplies for hands-on workshops and demonstrationsEducational…
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UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County: Page

DeLayne Harmon

 Email DeLayne Here or send an email to speakers@mastergardenerSD.org  Presentation Topics/Titles:Tool Care 101: The Essential Guide to Garden Hand ToolsKeeping Sharp: You-Care and Tool Care in the Garden Sharpen Your Garden Game (sharpening pruners)Join the Pollen-Nation (Pollinators)…
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