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Hi again all, This is a reminder to register for the upcoming Livestock & Range Symposium on November 3rd in Buellton. The symposium will feature research and practices regarding ranch and livestock fencing: Thinking differently about fencing." See flyer attached.

LIFE Vida for Citrus es un proyecto europeo que nace con el propsito de proteger al sector de los ctricos desarrollando plantas resistentes a la enfermedad, y con la idea de implantar prcticas culturales respetuosas con el medio ambiente que limiten el desarrollo del vector transmisor de la enfermed...

From the Topics in Subtropics blog Oct. 21, 2022 Control of weeds has always been a major economic cost in subtropical fruit production because of favorable climate that allows for weed germination and year-round growth.

by Cynthia Kerson At a recent workshop at Las Flores Learning Garden in Napa, the UC Master Gardeners provided information on rethinking your landscaping and garden design.

The invasive pest spotlight focuses on emerging or potential invasive pests in California. In this issue, we cover the brown widow spider.

In early September 2022 our area was subjected to an extreme heat event. The official readings at Travis AFB were as follows: 9/4 107 degrees, 9/5 116 degrees, 9/6 115 degrees, 9/7 106 degrees, 9/8 113 degrees, and 9/9 109 degrees.

The wonderful monarch butterfly has suffered a huge decline all over the United States. Here in California the situation is even worse. Although I have a big stand of milkweed, the monarch's favorite plant, I have not even seen a monarch this summer or fall.

Thar's gold in them thar hills, and then there's that ol' golden dung fly, Scathophaga stercoraria. It's a red-eyed blond that definitely demands your attention.

Hi! I am Yu-Chen Wang! I am the new plant pathology advisor serving Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito counties. I am very happy to be here to join and serve the local community. I look forward to seeing your disease problems and learning more about the industry here.

In This Issue: Almond Orchard Management Considerations Management Practices for Improved Water Capture 2022 Almond Season IPM Reflections UC IPM Air Blast Sprayer on-line calibration course Time for a Hard Look Upcoming Orchard meetings New IPM Advisor Introduction...