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Urban & Community IPM Webinars: Event

Protect California’s Waters from Invasive Species

Sep 3, 2025

Learn about aquatic invasive species like golden mussels, nutria, and simple actions you can take to help protect our waters from these destructive pests.
Urban & Community IPM Webinars
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Blog de Alimentos: Article

Serie de videos capacitará a la nueva fuerza laboral agrícola

August 7, 2025
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Manejo integral de malezas, gestión de tierras, mano de obra, tecnología post cosecha y maquinaria agrícola especializada son algunos de los temas de una serie de videos que está siendo producida por varias universidades y colegios comunitarios, para capacitar y actualizar a gerentes y empleados en el tema…
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UC Rice Blog: Article

Potassium deficiency

August 7, 2025
By Sarah Marsh Janish
We have posted about potassium deficiency before, but we have gotten a couple of calls and messages about this recently. When potassium is deficient, leaves start showing reddish spots on the tips. These spots can be somewhat elongated and give the impression of a narrow lesion. The lesions appear late…
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Blog Verde: Article

Productores agropecuarios de California ante el cambio climático

August 7, 2025
By Trina Kleist
Agricultores y ganaderos participaron en encuestas realizadas por investigadores de la Universidad de California El cambio climático es una realidad que ha empujado, poco a poco, a los ganaderos y agricultores de California a adoptar estrategias y hacer ajustes en sus operaciones para reducir los efectos de…
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Preservation Notes - San Joaquin Master Food Preservers: Article

Help Desk - Using a Lid Sealer Hand Pump

August 7, 2025
By Sherida J Phibbs
by Sherida Phibbs, UCCE Master Food PreserverQuestion: I know what I am about to ask is not safe canning, and I am not planning on doing it. I just want to know the science behind it. If I make relish from fresh cucumbers with vinegar and sugar, and put lemon in it to increase the acidity – what is the…
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Preservation Notes - San Joaquin Master Food Preservers: Article

The Benefits of Atmospheric Steam Canning

August 7, 2025
By Sherida J Phibbs
By Sherida Phibbs, UCCE Master Food Preserver The Benefits of Atmospheric Steam Canning vs. Boiling Water CanningHome food preservation has seen a resurgence in recent years, with many turning to traditional methods to ensure food security and reduce waste. Among the tools available, the atmospheric…
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Preservation Notes - San Joaquin Master Food Preservers: Article

Preserved Lemons

August 7, 2025
By Sherida J Phibbs
 by Linda Driver, UCCE Master Food PreserverPRESERVED LEMONSPreserved lemons are a staple in North African and Middle Eastern cooking, prized for their intense citrus flavor and unique tangy-salty punch. This simple recipe uses just lemons and salt, but a few weeks of fermentation transforms them into a…
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Chicken Care and Herbs

August 7, 2025
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Blog by Peter WilsonI began the Wilson Flock of Cluckers after a family reunion in Kauai, HI, in July of 2013. By August, I had baby chicks arriving. I began researching the best way to raise chickens naturally. I…
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