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A honey bee packing red pollen as she visits another rock purslane blossom. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Packing the Red Pollen

July 6, 2023
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Ever seen a honey bee packing red pollen? Rock purslane (Calandrinia grandiflora) is one flower that yields red pollen. It's a drought-tolerant perennial, a succulent. But the most striking part is its color: a neon pink that could stop traffic.
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UCCE in the County of San Luis Obispo: Article

6/22/23 Most recent VSV Situation Report Attached Below

July 6, 2023
An updated focal map of VSV affected and quarantined premises has been posted to the CDFA VSV website and will be updated at least weekly during the outbreak incursion VSV Situation Report 6/22/2023 (See full report attached for maps and additional information) Since the last situation report (6/15/...
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Tehama County: Article

2023 July-PRUNE SVR Newsletter-Vol #7

July 6, 2023
Pre-Harvest & Harvest Prune Orchard Considerations, 2023 Getting the best grower returns at harvest Dried Prune Size Chart Welcome for New Orchard Crops Advisor Becky Wheeler-Dykes Potassium review Save the Dates: Tehama Prune Day - February 1, 2024 Tehama Walnut DayFebruary 22, 2024...
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