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ANR Employee News: Article

Lindcove REC calls for research proposals

April 28, 2023
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Lindcove Research and Extension Center, located in the foothills of Tulare County, has land, labor, and facilities available for 2023-2024 research projects. The Research Advisory Committee reviews proposals and projects that are evaluated based on scientific merit and regional need.
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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

Study suggests food and nutrition text-messages sent by a CalFresh (SNAP) agency to all participants can increase purchase and intake of California-grown fruits and vegetables and improve feelings about CalFresh participation

April 28, 2023
By Danielle Lee, Wendi Gosliner
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), known as CalFresh in California, provides monthly electronic benefits for food purchases to over 40 million individuals with low incomes across the US.
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Topics in Subtropics: Article

Which Way Avocado Market?

April 28, 2023
By Ben A Faber
According to a recently issued report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, avocados are likely to surpass pineapples and mangos to become the world's second biggest tropical fruit item in terms of trade volume by 2030, trailing only bananas.
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Fire blight on developing pears. Jeanette Alosi
The Real Dirt: Article

Oh, No, Not Fire Blight!

April 28, 2023
If you are noticing droopy, dried-out flower clusters on your pears, Asian pears, quince, apples or crabapples, fire blight may be the cause. Fire blight is caused by a bacterium and is a common and frequently destructive disease that shows up in April and May.
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ANR Employee News: Article

Apply to become a Strategic Initiative leader

April 27, 2023
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
ANR is seeking leaders for three Strategic Initiatives: Endemic and Invasive Pests and Diseases, Sustainable Natural Ecosystems, and Sustainable Food Systems.
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ANR Contracts & Grants Updates: Article

EDA STEM Talent Challenge Due June 12th

April 27, 2023
By Kathleen P Nolan
Dear Colleagues, The U.S Economic Development Administration's STEM Talent Challenge aims to build STEM talent training systems to strengthen regional innovation economies. The FY23 STEM Talent Challenge will award a total of $4.
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Hoes: An Under-utilized Tool

April 27, 2023
Following our many atmospheric rivers this wet winter of 2023, and with the advent of warmer days, weeds are now germinating in record numbers and with record speed.
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