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A brazen wild turkey female on a north Chico lawn. J.H. Connell
The Real Dirt: Article

Game Birds in the North State: Wild Turkey and Quail

June 1, 2026
Loss of natural habitat is a serious threat to wildlife. How game birds have managed to recover after the wildfires that have roared through and incinerated our neck of the woods is a mystery, but they are again thriving in Paradise and other areas previously devastated by wildfires. Quail, too, are again…
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Stem and yellow flower with aphids and lady beetle foraging.
UC Master Gardener Program of Yolo County: Event

Gardening Adventures: Pest Management

Jun 12, 2026

Join a UC Master Gardener of Yolo County for this month program on pest management in the garden.  The Gardening Adventures program at the Woodland Community and Senior Center (2001 East St.) is a free, monthly gardening and plant education series tailored for older adults. Hosted in partnership with…
UC Master Gardener Program of Yolo County
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Close-up of tadpole shrimp. (Photo by Ian Grettenberger)

IPM Challenges in Alfalfa and Rice

June 1, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 UC Davis doctoral candidate Madison "Madi" Hendrick, scheduled to receive her doctorate in entomology in June, will present her exit seminar on "Integrated Pest Management in California Field Crops: Challenges in Alfalfa and Rice" on Friday, June 5.Her seminar is set for 10 a.m. in 366 Briggs Hall, UC…
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Imagine of a dairy cow on pasture with text that says Join Us! Bringing your own soil analyses is highly encouraged!!! July 8th, 2026 9:30am - 12pm. Lavio Ranch 4990 D St. Ext Petaluma, CA
UC Organic Agriculture Institute: Event

Organic Dairies Soil Analysis Workshop

Jul 8, 2026

Join UC Cooperative Extension & UC Organic Agriculture Institute for an Organic Dairies Soil Analysis WorkshopAttendees are encouraged to bring their most recent soil test report, CNMPs, and/or farm soil map to this workshop, which will take a deep dive into using results to make management decisions…
UC Organic Agriculture Institute
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UC Organic Agriculture Institute: Page

2021 Organic Acreage Trends Across California

BackgroundCalifornia has always been a leader in organic agriculture. Since 2002, when the USDA National Organic Program went into effect, market demand for organic products has driven a continuous expansion of certified organic acreage in California. As of 2024, California more than doubled the next leading…
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Cookies topped with fruits and flowers.
Over the Fence (Alameda County): Article

Edible Flowers for the Bay Area Garden: Beauty You Can Taste

June 1, 2026
By Jim Farr
 Edible flowers bring color, fragrance, and surprising flavors to the kitchen—often from plants already growing in San Francisco Bay Area gardens. Many of these blooms are easy to grow, drought-tolerant once established, and well-suited to our Mediterranean climate. Best of all, they can transform…
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Chives have edible stalks and flowers
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

Underdog herbs for the home cook

June 1, 2026
 It’s early summer, and many of us are establishing our herb gardens or windowsill collections. I’m all about a classic basil, a fresh oregano, or a familiar sprig of rosemary in my meals, but adding a few unsung herb-heroes to your garden this summer will take your garden – and your dishes – to the…
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Laboratorio móbil color beige con el logo del Centro de Extensión Universitaria de UC
Noticias: Article

Bringing Science Closer to the Field

June 1, 2026
By Diana Cervantes
For years, researchers at the South Coast Research and Extension Center worked without dedicated laboratory facilities. Samples often had to be transported to distant locations for analysis, creating delays and limiting opportunities for immediate, field-based research. Today, that reality is beginning…
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