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Sign reads: “New Variety! Monterey. This variety significantly produces more berries, which is why the price is lower.” Smaller sign: Organic Monterey $6 a basket.

New UC study estimates costs for growing coastal organic strawberries

May 21, 2024
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
A new study that can help growers and other readers estimate costs and potential returns for Central Coast organic strawberries was recently released by UC Agriculture and Natural Resources, UC Cooperative Extension and the UC Davis Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics.
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Marilyn Sexton of Fairfield, who plants tomatoes every year, asks a question at the UC Master Gardeners table at the Dixon May Fair. Master Gardeners (from left) are Tom Hutson, Julie Smith, and Betty Buxton. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Enthusiastic Team of UC Master Gardeners at Dixon May Fair

May 21, 2024
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
It wouldn't be a fair without the UC Master Gardeners. If you visited the horticulture building during the Dixon May Fair (the four-day fair traditionally ends on Mother's Day), you probably saw a team of UC Master Gardeners answering questions from fairgoers and handing out literature.
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Kern County: Article

Kern UCCE/DWR Weekly Crop Water Use Report 05-20-2024

May 21, 2024
Please see below link to access "How To Use Weekly Crop Water Use (ET) Reports to Assist Farm Water Management" How to Use Weekly Water Crop Use Report Please see below link to access "Weekly ET Report 05-20-2024" ET Report 05-20-2024 Please see disclaimer link below: University of California Divisi...
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A U.S.-China trade war would cost California farmers

May 21, 2024
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Loss of China's preferred trade status could hurt crop, dairy and livestock exports The Biden administration recently announced large, increased tariff rates for Chinese electric vehicles, solar cells, semiconductors, and aluminum and steel products.
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Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Maggots in your food waste bin?

May 21, 2024
By Lauren Fordyce
Indoor food waste bins (also known as kitchen bins or compost bins) have become a popular addition to Californian homes. They are a great way to collect food scraps and divert food waste from landfills, but they can sometimes attract pest insects like maggots, ants, and fruit flies.
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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

NPI welcomes Elsa Esparza as new project policy analyst

May 20, 2024
By Wendi Gosliner, Danielle Lee, Elsa M Esparza
Elsa Esparza joined the Nutrition Policy Institute at the University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources on March 18, 2024 as a part-time project policy analyst.
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Customers load up on the offerings at the Our Garden Walnut Creek GTPS. Photo by Greg Letts.
UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Article

2024 GTPS Succeeds Across the County

May 20, 2024
By Janet Miller, Mary Jo Corby and Wendy Kraft The 2024 Great Tomato Plant Sale was the first year since COVID-19 that we have had a sale in all three county areas! Welcome back to Rivertown Garden, where there was a steady flow of customers all day and the garden looked fabulous! At the Richmond P...
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