Archive Nut, Prune and Olive Programs

I'm holding a meeting on the foundations of irrigation management at Madera Community College on November 7. Space is limited, please RSVP in advance! The agenda and registration link are in the attached PDF.

A new research brief from Nutrition Policy Institute and PHFE-WIC researchers shows that WIC participants prefer an increase in the WIC cash value benefit (CVB) to purchase fruits and vegetables.

Please see below link to access "How To Use Weekly Crop Water Use (ET) Reports to Assist Farm Water Management" How to Use Weekly Crop Water Use Report Please see below link to access "Weekly ET Report 10-10-2022" ET Report 10-10-2022 Please see disclaimer link below: University of California Divisi...

Fact: Milkweed is the host plant of the monarch butterfly, Danaus plexippus. Fact: Without milkweed, no monarchs. Yet a milkweed species that's been thriving in California for more than a century is getting a bad rap.

A summer garden in the hot Owens Valley can produce oodles of Tomatoes, Eggplant, Peppers, Zucchini, Garlic, and Onions. Ratatouille is a classic French Provenal stew made from these exact fresh vegetables.

Saturday, October 15th at Kern Agricultural Pavilion See attached Flyer and Entry information...

By Bob Niklewicz PT Last week I introduced you to the Class 1 Lever. It is the primary lever used in pruning and prying up large stones or the toughest of weeds. I presented the key elements to successfully overcome stubborn weeds or thick branches.

In this issue: Janine Almanzor describes Master Gardener activity in the UCR Botanic Gardens Butterfly Garden; Barbara Kay-Levin memorializes Carolyn Daniels; Ann Platzer limns the Mourning Cloak butterfly; George Podolsky explains Master Composter Certification and Public Classes; Marcia Stone recr...

In This Edition 2- Committee & Council Mtgs. 2- Incentives & Recognition 2- Paper Clover Time 2- 4-H Office Access 3- Fresno Fair Information 4- Were Talking Periods...

California citrus growers, especially those who grow grapefruit, hate this pest, Anastrepha ludens, the Mexican fruit fly or Mexfly.