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Check out UC IPM's new YouTube series IPM with Diego! These short videos are presented from the viewpoint of Diego, a teenager who is not an expert in pest management. However, he explains basic integrated pest management concepts using simple terms and examples that anyone can do.

A multi-state team led by Patrick J. Brown has been awarded nearly $3.8 million over the next four years for a project to improve pistachio production as the industry faces warmer winters and scarcer water.

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) lifts more families with children out of poverty than any other social safety net support in the United States.

Role of Birds on Farms: Self-Certification This 10 lesson virtual course teaches agricultural professionals and farmers how to support beneficial birds and manage pest birds on farms.

Last week in this column we suggested creating a swale in your home garden to capture rain and practice effective water conservation. If you have been inspired to start planning a swale, you may be looking forward to the fun of selecting plants for this garden feature.

Ever seen a rain beetle? During these winter rainstorms, keep your eye out for the rain beetle, genus Pleocoma, family Pleocomidae. You may see them before sunrise or just after sunset. The males can fly only a couple of hours before they die. The females are flightless.

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Reposted from the UC ANR Employee News Part of the First Rain Farm targeted grazing team at work In 2020 a team of UC Agriculture and Natural Resources land management experts began hosting a series of forest stewardship workshops for landowners.

Berries both vining and bush berries are described in detail as continued fruit production may be jeopardized if pruned incorrectly. Citrus trees the everbearing cornerstone agricultural commodity of our county is pruned now strictly for shape and size.

The new year brings new webinars from the UC IPM Urban and Community Program! Mark your calendars and register now for these informative presentations, held every third Thursday from 12:00-1:00pm PST.