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This image, titled "Heavy Load," was accepted into the 66th annual International Insect Salon. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

International Insect Salon's Amazing Images

October 21, 2024
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
If you love capturing images of insects or admiring the images of other photographers, you'll want to access the 66th annual International Insect Salon. The Peoria Camera Club (PCC) of Illinois and the Entomological Society of America (ESA) annually host or sponsor the Salon.
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UC Cooperative Extension Imperial County: Article

--UPDATED-- November 2024 Growers & PCA Meeting at UCCE Imperial County

October 21, 2024
Join two of UCCE Imperial County extension adviser's, Ana Pastrana (Plant Pathologist and Arun Babu (Entomologist) as they host a series of monthly meetings designed to provide PCA's and growers the latest research education, local AG updates and networking opportunities.
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Los cultivos de cobertura pueden mejorar la infiltración y almacenamiento del agua, la captura de carbono y la salud del suelo, así como reducir las escorrentías y erosión. Fotografía por Donny Hicks
Blog Verde: Article

Reporte reitera los beneficios de los cultivos de cobertura en California

October 21, 2024
By Diana Cervantes
Se necesita una mayor orientacin sobre las estrategias para la gestin del agua Los cultivos de cobertura se siembran para proteger y mejorar el suelo entre cultivos anuales como tomates o entre las hileras de rboles o cultivos de uva, pero los agricultores podran estar preocupados sobre el uso del a...
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Cover Crops Workshop

October 21, 2024
By Ben A Faber
Come hear about cover crops and how we measure their effects on soil and improved growing conditions Climate-Smart Farming Demonstration Field Meeting November 6, 2024 9:00 AM - 11:45 AM 5352 Beardsley Rd. Camrillo, CA 93010 Contact: Siomara Zendejas siozendejas@ucanr.
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Photo of a bowl of garlic bulbs
HOrT COCO-UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa: Article

Garlic, Love It or Leave It

October 21, 2024
By Help Desk Team
Whether you fall into the camp of a little goes a long way or too much is never enough, I hope to convince you that growing garlic is worthy of your time and some space in the garden. Let's look at this amazing and ancient plant.
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UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

EPA’s Final Herbicide Strategy for ESA: What Could Change

October 21, 2024
By Brad Hanson
Last week, I shared a press release about theEPA's educational materials toolbox related to pesticides and the Endangered Species Act. Today, I wanted tofollowup with another "explainer" document from the Weed Science Society of America about the current version of the Herbicide Strategy.
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