Archive Nut, Prune and Olive Programs

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Shelves of various consumer pesticides in a retail store.
The Savvy Sage: Article

IPM/SPM Series: Pesticide Use

February 13, 2025
Before considering pesticides, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) teaches us to identify the pest or disease process before taking the actions of least harm. The IPM website has tools that you can use to identify the pest.
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photos by Erin Mahaney
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Adventures in Radishes

February 13, 2025
Over ten years ago(!), I wrote about growing Watermelon radish (Raphanus sativus 'Watermelon') in my winter garden.
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A Gulf Fritillary (Agraulis vanillae) nectaring on a Mexican sunflower (Tithonia rotundifola) in a Vacaville garden. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

A Bright Spot in the Garden...

February 12, 2025
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Widespread rain, strong winds gusting 30 to 40 miles per hour, dangerous surf, hazardous roads, flood watch, maybe power outages. That's the weather warning tonight.
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Kern County: Article

Mechanical Pruning Demonstration

February 12, 2025
Mechanical Pruning Demonstration at UC Shafter Research Farm Tuesday, February 25, 2025 - 9:00am to 10:30am See attached for details and map to Research Farm...
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Clarification on UC ANR Unauthorized Purchasing Reimbursement Process

February 12, 2025
By Michael Hsu
Many of you may know that UC Davis Procurement is changing the process for documenting and requesting payment for unauthorized purchases, effective January 17, 2025. Please refrain from completing the UC Davis Unauthorized Purchase Statement in DocuSign. This change is specific to UC Davis.
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