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California 4-H Grown: Article

Think Outside...No Box Required - 2.0!

January 21, 2022
By Suzanne Morikawa
After a two-year pandemic hiatus, we are excited to bring back our California 4-H Camping Conference! Every two years, camp planning adults and teens come together for a weekend of networking, learning, and growth.
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Salinas Valley Agriculture: Article

2022 California Plant and Soil Conference Feb 1-3

January 21, 2022
By Michael D Cahn
The California Chapter, American Society of Agronomy and Cooperative Extension, UC Agriculture and Natural Resources are hosting the annual Plant and Soil Conference on Tuesday, February 1 - Thursday, February 3. This will be a virtual event using zoom.
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Salinas Valley Agriculture: Article

2020-2021 Evaluations of Automated Weeders in Lettuce Production

January 21, 2022
By Richard F Smith
Summary:Automated weeders are capable of selectively removing weeds from the uncultivated band (3-5 inches wide) left around the seedline by standard cultivation. A camera detects the image, a computer processes the image and then activates a kill mechanism (e.g. a split blade).
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Topics in Subtropics: Article

Paint to Prevent Trunk Damage?

January 21, 2022
By Ben A Faber
Both almond and avocado start with the letter A, but there are lots of differences. The question has come up if white latex trunk paint might protect both citrus and avocado from herbicide drift, as has been used in almonds.
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