Tomato planting is wrapping up, and some early-planted fields are approaching canopy closure. Mid-to late-May has been on the warm side of normal, and the estimates for upcoming thrips generations have been moved slightly forward. Generation Predicted date Gen 3 peak adults 5/24 Gen 4 egg hatch 6/1 Gen…
The invasive Argentine ant (Linepithema humile), a significant pest in both agricultural and urban settings, is known for its supercolonies that render substantial harm to flora and fauna, including native arthropods, vertebrates and plants.Enter Professor David Holway of the UC San Diego Department of…
In this webinar, Vince Trotter (Sustainable Ag Coordinator and Ag Ombuds for UCCE Marin) will discuss the two main kinds of water on a produce farm and explore systems for maintaining food safety in both. The presentation will be followed by an opportunity for Q&A, and live Spanish interpretation will be…
Next to a tidy neighborhood in Southwest Fresno, the non-profit organization Fresno Metro Ministry, alongside a team of dedicated volunteers, has nurtured a 7.5-acre garden and farm into a productive community hub.The Yo’Ville Community Garden and Farm boosts neighbors’ food security, guides novice gardeners…
“I try to rely less and less on controlling nature. Instead, I am learning to live with its chaos.” ~ Mas Masumoto TasksMonitor fruiting pear and apple trees for codling moth. To control powdery mildew on grapevines, apply sulfur every 14 days until fruit begins to…
Join Sonoma Resource Conservation District (RCD) and Kitchen Table Advisors (KTA) for an afternoon of matchmaking!¡Traducción en español a continuación! We are setting the table for land owners, vineyard owners/managers, and local specialty crop producers to meet, chat, and explore land leasing…
Looking to keep your brain stimulated this summer? Need information about garden pests? Join us every third Thursday of the month from 12:00 to 1:00pm PST to learn about a wide range of urban pest management topics. This series is free and open to the public, but advance registration is …
Perennial Weed Management in Vineyards and OrchardsJune 3, 2026 (3:00 to 4:00 pm)Jorge Angeles, Weed Management Advisor, University of California Cooperative Extension, Tulare, Kings, and Fresno Counties, will provide an overview of commonly found perennial weeds in orchards and vineyards in the San Joaquin…
