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The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

Seed Saving for Beginners

January 30, 2023
By Anne E Schellman
With spring quickly approaching, many gardeners are dreaming of their garden preparations: ordering seeds, prepping the soil, cleaning up from last year. With all these things in mind, have you ever thought about saving the seeds from the crops you grow? There are many benefits in considering this.
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ANR Employee News: Article

Show your impact via UC Delivers

January 30, 2023
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
UC Delivers stories show how UC ANR is helping Californians improve their health, wealth and the world around them.
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Topics in Subtropics: Article

ALB is Spreading

January 30, 2023
By Ben A Faber
In 2004, Avocado Lace Bug was identified in backyard trees in Chula Vista and National City in San Diego County, probably originating from Mexico. Later in 2017, ALB was being picked up in the Oceanside, Fallbrook, and Temecula areas apparently originating from more Caribbean/Florida sources.
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Spill the Beans: Article

Wear the Right Glove for the Task

January 30, 2023
by Bob Niklewicz PT MG. As an Ergonomic Consultant, I have gone to businesses with many hand dexterity-dependent tasks such as construction sites, wineries, assembly and high-tech clean rooms. Almost without exception, there are hazards or situations that require gloves.
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photos by Brenda Altman

Will Record Rainfall Equal Mosquito Bonanza?

January 30, 2023
Oh, wow another sunny day. Let's hope we have plenty of water for the growing season. The recent deluge of water is terrific but how do we guarantee we will have water later in the year? We can't unless we store it. California stores water in its reservoirs.
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House undergoing remodeling. The construction is down to the two by fours and ply board on the new addition.
ANR Adventures: Article

Senseless acts of violence

January 29, 2023
By Deanne Meyer
There is hope in new beginnings. The week began with more news from the Monterey Park shootings. That was followed by shootings in Half Moon Bay. More shots in Oakland. Saturday's news was about another shooting in the LA area (Beverly Crest). Prior to these was a shooting in Goshen.
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