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May 2025Archived

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Pest Notes
- Olive Knot
- Black Scale
UC Pest Management Guidelines (UC Statewide IPM Project Web Site)
UC Cooperative Extension Cost and Return Studies
- 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

UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Indoor Plants - Laguna Beach

Oct 18, 2025

Learn about light, climate, and other conditions needed to grow indoor plants successfully. Discuss plant selection, proper soil mix, care and maintenance, and what to do to fight diseases and pests. The first 24 attendees to arrive for the presentation will receive a free houseplant and other…

UC Master Gardeners of Orange County

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UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

California Natives in Your Garden - Irvine

Oct 18, 2025

Are you looking to change your landscape to a low water habitat friendly oasis? UC Master Gardeners will introduce you to the beauty and benefits of native plants. Fall is for planting Natives! Go California native to add color, variety and beauty to your garden. Yes, Registration Requested …

UC Master Gardeners of Orange County

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UC Delivers: Article

UC ANR Agricultural Application Engineering Program Supports local STEM Educators to Enrich K-12 classroom STEM Instruction

September 24, 2025

By Peter A Larbi

After attending a workshop at Kearney Ag REC, 100% of STEM educators reported learning gains in agriculture-related environmental issues that they can use to enrich their classroom instruction with real-world examples.

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AI tool to help farmers measure real-time crop health from the field

September 24, 2025

By Emily C. Dooley

Leaf Monitor, a new mobile tool backed by artificial intelligence and predictive modeling, could revolutionize how farmers monitor crops and make decisions by providing real-time nutrition and leaf trait information in the field.

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UC Master Gardeners of Stanislaus County: Event

Shade Trees

Oct 7, 2025

Deciduous trees provide summer shade and let in winter sun, helping reduce heating and cooling costs. Evergreen trees are a great choice as well. Fall is the perfect time to plant a tree, so join our class and find your perfect match!

UC Master Gardeners of Stanislaus County

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UC Master Gardeners of Stanislaus County: Event