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Topics in Subtropics: Article

Winter Yellows

February 12, 2020
By Ben A Faber
Several calls have come in from growers lately about yellow avocado and citrus trees. the yellowing is most common on the late summer flush leaves or can affect the whole canopy on young trees. In severe cases leaves fall.
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Western Diamondback
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Rattlesnakes in California Orchards: Growers Beware

February 12, 2020
By Roger A Baldwin, Sonia I Rios
First, remember that the desire to avoid any kind of an interaction is mutual. Rattlesnakes are an important part of the ecosystem, feeding on rodents, birds, and other small animals.
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Livestock & Range: Article

Benefits of Livestock for Fire Fuels Reduction and Fire Safety

February 11, 2020
By Devii R Rao
Thanks to generous support from the newly formed California Cattle Council, UC Cooperative Extension will begin conducting a study to estimate how much fuel livestock consume across California and whether grazing decreases wildfire speed and intensity.
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Dogs are trained to sniff out diseases in a citrus orchard. Photo courtesy of the Citrus Research Board E-newsletter.
ANR Adventures: Article

The dogs have it

February 11, 2020
By Wendy Powers
If you've taken a Southwest flight in February, perhaps you read the article about Sierra, a dog that helped, repeatedly, detect cancer in her person.
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UC Cooperative Extension Imperial County: Article

February 2020

February 11, 2020
VEGETABLE DISEASE UPDATE: WINTER STARTS WET THEN TURNS DRY HEALTHY SOILS PROGRAM GRANT OPPORTUNITY WORKSHOPS FLYER IMPERIAL VALLEY CIMIS REPORT AND UC WATER MANAGEMENT RESOURCES...
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