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Past Advisors

Rhonda J Smith, Viticulture Farm Advisor Emeritus Rhonda Smith served as the Viticulture Farm Advisor for Sonoma county prior to Christopher Chen's arrival and specialized in: Pest Management Irrigation Pierce's Disease Berry Shrivel Plant Growth Regulators Red Blotch Disease July 2020, Rhonda Smith...
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Grower Resources

This page links to specialized topics in viticulture such as frost, pests and diseases, soils, and more.
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2021 North Coast IPM Seminar Videos

What is drift? Darien Pearson, Environmental Scientist, California Department of Pesticide Regulation Disclaimer: California Department of Pesticide Regulation can only confirm that the information given in this presentation is valid at the time the presentation was given (December 1st, 2021).
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Bagrada bug

The Bagrada bug, Bagrada hilaris, is a small invasive stink bug originating from East Africa and is considered a major pest in Africa, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Italy, Sri Lanka and India. It was first reported in southern California in 2008 and has slowly spread in agricultural areas of California.
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Questions?

Ask the experts about tree health, get answers, and contribute to the public database of California tree problems by visiting UC Berkeley's Tree FAQs - Tree Health Answers & Questions Contact the SOD Specialist Master Gardeners: - call the information desk and ask to speak to a SOD Specialist at (70...
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In the News

In collaboration with the University of California and The Center for Environmental Inquiry at Sonoma State University, citizen scientists in Sonoma County are collecting bay laurel leaves to assist in controlling the pathogen responsible for Sudden Oak Death.
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En Español

- sbado 30 de abril de 2022 de 2:00 p.m. a 5:00 p.m.
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Dairying, Ranching, and Climate Management Webinar

Dairying, Ranching, and Climate Change Webinar Wednesday, June 16, 2021 Post Webinar Resources Webinar recording available online Resources from presenters Science Updates Ermias Kebreab - Associate dean for global engagement in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, as well as dire...
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Ant Identification

Ant Identification Proper ant identification is key to choosing an effective method to control ants. Use this interactive key to identify species commonly found in Californian vineyards. Learn more about ants on the UC IPM website Options for control with the UC Pest Management guidelines.
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