Archive Nut, Prune and Olive Programs

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Petal damage. photos by Karen Metz
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Leafcutter Bees

July 28, 2020
I have had a Joseph's Coat climbing rose at my house for over 25 years. Last year it began looking worn out as if it were on its last legs. I cut the trunk back almost to the ground and held my breath.
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BDM layout practice June 2020.
Strawberries and Caneberries: Article

Biodegradable Mulch: Beginning to Address Plastic Waste in Berries

July 28, 2020
By Mark P Bolda
When we talk of berry production in the Monterey Bay area, we also talk of using a lot of plastic - from the bed covers for strawberries, to the tunnels for caneberries to the weedmats in the anchor rows of those tunnels. Not to even mention the inputs for clamshells.
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One of the hedgerows on the farm, next to the vegetables. Photo by Shulamit Shroder.
Climate Smart Agriculture: Article

Conservation Profile #2: Steven Lee, Quaker Oaks Farm

July 28, 2020
By Kristian M Salgado-Jacobo
Steven Lee, PhD, has worked as the farm manager for Quaker Oaks Farm in Visalia, CA for the past 5 years. This 22-acre nonprofit educational center includes 8 acres of native wetlands, 2 acres of organic mixed vegetable crops, and 1 acre of organic stone fruit and Asian pears.
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Blast trial 2019
UC Rice Blog: Article

2020 Blast Update

July 27, 2020
By Luis Espino
I have been getting quite a few questions regarding blast, mostly from Glenn and Colusa counties. It seems that 2020 will be a year with significant blast pressure. Under California conditions, blast can be observed in fields before heading. This occurrence is referred to as leaf blast.
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ANR Employee News: Article

Share your ideas on how to improve UC ANR

July 27, 2020
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Every Tuesday during the month of August, UC ANR leaders will be hosting two-hour online meetings to share their draft 5-year goals and get your input into the ANR Strategic Plan Refresh 2020-2025.
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