Archive Nut, Prune and Olive Programs

Most organizations have mission statements, but how often do you see one put into action? The U.C.

It's Friday Fly Day, when folks post images of flies. Flies seem to the entomological equivalent of Rodney Dangerfield's "I-don't-get-no-respect" quote.

Blister beetles, Grasshoppers, Endangered Species Act, & Common crupina...

Thoughts on Weeds and Moisture...

The spotted lanternfly is beautiful when its wings are open, showing off a striped yellow abdomen and ruby red and black polka dot wings. But the pest could become a menace in California.

If you don't have a fall or winter garden, prepare for spring planting. Tasks Repair damaged spots in cool-season lawns (such as tall fescue) by scratching with a rake, seeding and covering with mulch. Keep moist until the new grass seedlings are well established.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a science-based pest management process which focuses on managing the ecosystem for the long-term prevention of pests and the damage they cause.

In your childhood, somebody probably gave you a jack-in-the-box toy, a music box that you crank up, and then the lid springs opens and out pops a wildly dressed clown, startling you and everyone around you. A praying mantis sighting is something like that, but without the music box.

November 5-7, 2024 Visalia Convention Center, Visalia, CA Designed for orchard decision makers, the Advances in Pistachio Production Short Course includes presentations from UCCE Farm Advisors and Specialists, covering pistachio production topics, such as pistachio cultivars, field preparation, plan...

Learning outdoors is a key element of student excitement and engagement! The sense of pride when the students see their garden's bounty featured in the school cafeteria is immeasurable! The surrounding community also benefits, and contributes, when they help with the funding as consumers of the prod...