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It shouldn't be much of a surprise that we've picked up some cases of downy mildew, Peronospora sparsa, in a variety of proprietary blackberry up and down the Central Coast. In both cases, the blackberries were uncovered during the rainstorms of March.

California Board of Forestry & Fire Protection's Range Management Advisory Committee Presents ECOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT OF FIRE-PRONE LANDSCAPES MAY 16TH, 2023 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM LEARN ABOUT THE OJAI VALLEY COMMUNITY SUPPORTED GRAZING PROGRAM Join us on a field-day to learn about the OV Fire Safe Council...

TARGETED GRAZING FIELD DAY & SAN BENITO WORKING LANDSCAPES GROUP MEETING Friday,May 5th, 2023 MORNING FIELD TOUR: Evaluating the Effects of Targeted Grazing Liz Reikowski, Willow Creek Land and Cattle, has conducted her own research on grazing leases in south San Benito County with funding from a Su...

CalFresh Benefits & EBT at Farmers' Markets...

   Featured StoryAttention Southern California residents! As we head into the dry summer months, it's important to start thinking about home hardening and creating defensible space around your property. This means taking steps to protect your home from wildfires such as creating a buffer…

In April I visited Pismo State Beach's Monarch Butterfly Grove. I knew there wouldn't be any western monarchs who overwintered remaining there (though I saw three flying around!), since they left a few weeks prior to begin their annual migration north.

On April 1, 2023, the La Loma Native Garden held its 3rd annual Pollinator Festival. Participants stopped by the UC Cooperative Extension Master Gardener booth to spin our Pollinator Wheel and learn about native insects and best landscaping practices to protect them.

Rainer Hoenicke Editor's note: The writer reflects on his 2022 tomato crop.

There are over 700 varities of Eucalyptus , which is native to Australia. The name is derived from the ancient greek work good'. The first collection of eucalyptus was found as early as 1770. The most widely distributed throughout Australia is E.

Violini joins Government and Community Relations Sheron Violini joined UC ANR on April 6 as associate director of Government and Community Relations. Violini will help UC ANR members develop and nurture relationships with local government officials.