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Fresno County Viticulture: Article

December 2019 Vit Tips

December 2, 2019
The 2019 winter issue of Vit Tips covers: 1) Grapevine disease management. e.g., Powdery Mildew and Botrytis on wet year, like 2019; 2) Post-harvest vineyard management, e.g., irrigation/nutrient management and pruning strategy ; 3) Recent update of sudden vine collapse.
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Frozen samples were processed and sequenced by researchers at the Energy Department’s Joint Genome Institute (JGI). (Photo: Peggy Lemaux)

Genomic gymnastics help sorghum plant survive drought

December 2, 2019
By Jeannette Warnert
Scorching temperatures and parched earth are no match for the sorghum plant this cereal crop, native to Africa, will remain green and productive, even under conditions that would render other plants brown, brittle and barren.
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UC alumni regent-designate Debby Stegura met UCCE staff and stakeholders in Sonoma County to learn more about UC ANR serves Californians away from campuses..
ANR Employee News: Article

Regent Stegura 'blown away' by UCCE Sonoma work

December 2, 2019
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Vice President Glenda Humiston introduced alumni regent-designate Debby Stegura to UC Cooperative Extension staff and their community partners and clientele in Sonoma County on Nov. 15.
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Value of working landscape pie chart
ANR Employee News: Article

New report reveals California’s working landscape is a major economic driver

December 2, 2019
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
California's working landscape and the industries associated with agriculture and natural resources are the sixth largest sector of the state's economy, according to a new study by the California Community Colleges Centers of Excellence for Labor Market Research, California Economic Summit and UC AN...
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Cooperative Extension, Sutter-Yuba Counties: Article

December 2019

December 2, 2019
Snap the Gap Marysville Christmas Parade 4-H Rep Recruitment Online Leader Training & Webinar Record Book Training?
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Colusa County: Article

Wreath Workshop sign ups going on now!

December 2, 2019
Wreath Workshop this Saturday, December 7, 2019 at the Colusa Fairgrounds Community building from 10:00 a.m.-noon. Sign up now online or pay in our office. Deadline is December 5th. See attached for more details.
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Mariposa County: Article

December 2019

December 2, 2019
Here is the December 2019 4-H Spirit newsletter. Read about the upcoming holiday events and more.
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Photo By Polly Nelson
UC Master Gardeners- Diggin' it in SLO: Article

Lemons!

December 2, 2019
Meyer Lemon By Leonard Cicerello UCCE Master Gardener Meyer Lemon Citrus x meyeri Planting area: Sunset zones 8, 9, 12-24. Size: 6' to 12' tall and 6' to 10' wide. Bloom Season: Spring. Exposure: Requires at least six hours of sun per day. Afternoon shade is okay, but not required.
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