Archive Nut, Prune and Olive Programs

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Very nice looking pack of the newly released vertically grown berries. I'm looking at not just the fun, colored presentation, but also the size, which is half of our typical clear plastic clamshell.
Strawberries and Caneberries: Article

Vertical Farming of Strawberries Taking Off

March 16, 2022
By Mark P Bolda
Interesting article unearthed during this morning's Twitter scroll on how a company in Newark will be starting commercial production of strawberries vertically farmed in a warehouse.
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The Mediterranean Fruit fly will be the topic of UC Davis Distinguished Professor James R. Carey's presentation on Wednesday, May 25. (Photo by Jack Kelly Clark)
Entomology & Nematology News: Article

Spring Quarter Seminars Announced

March 15, 2022
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
The list of spring quarter seminars hosted by the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology has been announced by coordinator Shahid Siddique, assistant professor of nematology. The seminars will take place at 4:10 p.m. on Wednesdays, beginning March 30 and continuing through June 1.
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Himalayan blackberry thicket in the Solano Land Trust’s Lynch Canyon Open Space. michael zeiss
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Berry Confusing

March 15, 2022
There's no telling what passes through a Master Gardener's mind as they meditate while working in the garden.
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A jumping spider on a yellow rose peers at the photographer. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

How Many Spiders Have You Saved Today?

March 14, 2022
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Little Miss Muffet sat on a tuffet Eating her curds eating and whey Along came a spider who sat down beside her And frightened Miss Muffet away (English nursery rhyme recorded in 1805) What, Miss Muffet ran away?
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Butterfly water station. (quiet-corner.com)
Napa Master Gardener Column: Article

Water for Wildlife.

March 14, 2022
By Susanne von Rosenberg, UC Master Gardener of Napa County Most gardeners appreciate wildlife, even if we don't always appreciate what wildlife may do to cherished parts of our garden.
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Kern County: Article

Kern UCCE/DWR Weekly Crop Water Use Report 03-14-2022

March 14, 2022
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 03-14-2022" ET Report 03-14-2022 Please see disclaimer link below: University of California Divisi...
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