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Under the Solano Sun: Article

Silver Torch

September 1, 2023
If you're looking for a unique cactus for a small space, special interest area or a low water garden Cleistocactus strausii is the right plant for the job! It is commonly known as a silver torch cactus.
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Justin stands outdoors among landscape plants
ANR Employee News: Article

Names in the News

August 31, 2023
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Vega joins UCCE in San Diego and Los Angeles counties Liliana Vega is the new UC Cooperative Extension 4-H youth development advisor serving San Diego and Los Angeles counties as of Aug. 1.
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UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

Weeds in 2023: Wrap Up

August 31, 2023
By Whitney B Brim-Deforest, Consuelo B Baez Vega, Taiyu Guan
From the UC Rice Blog :: August 23, 2023 * * * * * * * * * * Pest Control Advisers (PCAs) and growers were very creative and timely in planning and applying products this year, and control was good in many fields.
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Thriving Forward: Article

2023 Workshop Series for 4-H Project Leader Volunteers

August 31, 2023
By Matthew R Rodriguez
Starting next week, we will offer a series of hands-on workshops for 4-H project leader volunteers. The workshops will focus on four primary areas: Session 1: Best practices in youth development with a focus on youth "sparks" (i.e.
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Wood chip pile resulting from whole orchard recycling

Reciclo De Cultivos Enteros es una Vista Común en el Condado de Tulare

August 31, 2023
By Elizabeth J Fichtner
Usted ha notado que enteros cultivos maduros se han reducido a montones de astillas en solo das? Lo que ests viendo se llama reciclo de cultivos enteros, y es un mtodo de facilitar la descomposicion de la tierra y preservar la calidad del aire en el valle central de California.
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IPM team mugs for the camera wearing funny hats and holding props.
ANR Employee News: Article

PAC discusses strategic vision, Fire Network

August 31, 2023
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
UC Merced, UC Santa Cruz deans join for first time since becoming AES campuses The UC President's Advisory Commission on Agriculture and Natural Resources met Aug. 11 via Zoom.
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Elizabeth Moon
ANR Employee News: Article

Discuss empowering your own professional growth Sept. 13

August 31, 2023
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Join Elizabeth Moon, UCANR Director of Workplace Inclusion and Belonging, for an open conversation on Wednesday, Sept. 13, at 9-9:45 a.m. The topic of conversation will be Empowering Your Own Professional Growth. She will discuss building a plan and engaging leadership.
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