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Ditching disposables: A school district’s journey to reducing waste in cafeterias

June 5, 2025
By Celeste Felix, Danielle Lee
Most schools in the U.S., including the Fremont Unified School District, or FUSD, serve lunch on disposable trays with a plastic spork kit containing a spork, straw, and paper napkin. These single-use items present two main issues. First, they may contain harmful PFAS chemicals, also known as per- and…
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Stanislaus County: Article

Evapotranspiration Report - 5/29/2025

June 5, 2025
By Sandi L Gudino
Please find the attached document to provide the previous week’s estimated water use report in terms of evapotranspiration for almonds, peaches, walnuts, established vineyard, alfalfa, and pasture in Stanislaus County. This report may be used as a guide in your irrigation schedule for the…
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Thrips/TSWV status in Yolo & Colusa: Article

2025 7th Report-- June 5th

June 5, 2025
By Patricia A Lazicki, Neil McRoberts
General outlook & thrips population Tomato planting is over, and with the excellent weather we have been having fields are progressing well.  Adult 3rd generation thrips are peaking, and over the next few weeks will be laying their eggs. Any thrips that acquired the virus as larvae by…
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Colusa County: Article

Master Gardener Newsletter June 2025

June 5, 2025
By Karyna Barrera
In This Issue: Plant of the Month - Japanese Pieris (Pieris japonica)Activities at the Donna Critchfield Demonstration GardenRecipe of the Month - Tzatziki Cucumber and Chickpea/Garbanzo Bean Salad Gardener's Literature - When to Plant in Zone 9B by Glen ChandlerSafety Notes - Basic Pesticide Exposure…
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Boron

June 5, 2025
By Helaine M Berris, Laura E Garza Diaz
Overview of BoronElemental Profile: Boron is a naturally occurring element, ranking as the 51st most abundant in the Earth's crust, with an average concentration of 8 mg/kg.Common Compounds: In the environment, boron primarily exists as borate compounds, including boric acid, sodium tetraborate (borax), and…
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Colusa County: Article

Master Gardener Newsletter May 2025

June 5, 2025
By Karyna Barrera
In This Issue: Plant of the Month - Florida Anise Tree (Illicium 'Woodland Ruby')Activities at the Donna Critchfield Demonstration GardenGardener's Corner - Don't Dig Up Your GardenGardeners with Heart Award - John and Diane VafisRecipe of the Month - Spinach Mushroom and Four Cheese LasagnaGardener's…
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Colusa County: Article

Master Gardener Newsletter April 2025

June 5, 2025
By Karyna Barrera
In This Issue: Plant of the Month - Russian sages (Salvia yangii)Activities at the Donna Critchfield Demonstration GardenGardener's Corner - CamelliasRamblings from a Master Gardener's Kitchen - Egg Substitutes for Cooking and BakingRecipe of the Month - Hot Honey Chicken ThighsGardener's Literature -…
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