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The second COVID-19 Symposium, organized and moderated by UC Davis distinguished professor Walter Leal and online at https://bit.ly/3b8TAau, is drawing accolades.

I have been out walking even more of late than usual. Besides exercising, I have been checking out other homeowners' plant choices and landscaping. I look for what I call pocket gardens. For me, that means a small portion of someone's yard that seems to have received a little more TLC.

Pythium Wilt Project Underway JP Dundore-Arias and Richard Smith, Professor of Plant Pathology, CSU, Monterey Bay and Farm Advisor UCCE, Monterey County Pythium wilt is becoming an increasing concern in the Salinas Valley and has been responsible for significant lettuce yield losses.

Due to the health concerns surrounding COVID-19, we had to cancel our annual field day that typically occurs in May at UC Davis.

April, 2020 CAS/CAC/UC Avocado Grower Meetings Seminar Presentation Document The original field meeting for avocado growers was canceled this year.

Learn About California Agriculture Join us on Thursday, May 21st, 9:30 am PST, for Part 2 of a webinar series on California agriculture, where we'll learn about major crops and production areas. This webinar will feature UCCE Ventura County advisors Andre Biscaro and Ben Faber.

In this issue: Reports of Lilac Borer Infestation in Commercial Olive Orchards in the North San Joaquin Valley Livestock Update Spring Cattle Work and COVID-19 Nitrogen Fertilizer Management in Wheat Nutrient Management in Tomatoes By-Product Management Practices on California Dairies Field Crop Tre...

by Penny Pawl, U.C. Master Gardener of Napa County I recently discovered bunchberry (Cornus canadensis) and could not resist.I admit I am a plant collector but that is another story. The bunchberry is a ground-hugging member of the dogwood family.

Thanks you so much for today, and to all of your panelists. The citizens of our area are truly lucky for your hard work in your preparation for this informational webinar. The public needs more of these types of forums for the detail education that this provided on COVID-19.