Archive Nut, Prune and Olive Programs

This section covers some helpful "How To's" that are used in the ornamental plant industry but can also be used for home gardeners.

The things we overlook are the things we should look for. Take mustard and honey bees.

Dear 4-H Community, The Monterey County YOUth Council applications are now open until May 1st for the 2020-2021 year. This county-wide leadership role is for enrolled 4-H member ages 13*-19.

One of the cheeriest parts of spring, in my opinion, is the Johnny-Jump-Up. No, not the Irish drinking song, but the flower, known officially known as Viola tricolor or Viola cornuta. The white, yellow and purple pansy-like flower is an ancestor of the modern pansy.

This is a preview of an article for Progressive Crop Consultant magazine. Recently, two types of evidence have emerged to indicate that farmers must make substantial changes in their crop production systems in the future. The first is economic.

Hello- Please see the attached flyer for information about "VIRTUAL CALIFORNIA OAK HEALTH WORKSHOP" to be held on April 14th & 21st at 10:00AM! Thank you and stay safe!...

UC Cooperative Extension advisor Scott Oneto and retired insurance executive Staci O'Toole are researching conditions in a Placerville hazelnut orchard that best support the production of highly prized Perigord truffles, reported Becky Grunewald in the Sacramento Bee.

Contents: Rice variety trials - Fungicide treatment timings - Potassium fertilizer needs - Weeds to watch out for in 2020 - Herbicide trial in Delta drill-seeded rice.

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To control spider mites, many almond farmers have taken to routinely spraying their trees with a miticide in May. However, research by UC Integrated Pest Management advisor Kris Tollerup shows that the pesticide application could cause more harm than good.