Ongoing research

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Shot hole borers

Invasive shot hole borers, both polyphagous shot hole borers and Kuroshio shot hole borers are killing trees throughout Orange County. Both beetles introduce Fusarium fungus into the tree, which eventually kills the tree. Over forty species of trees can be affected.
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Chilli Thrips

Chilli thrips (scirtothrips dorsalis Hood) were first reported in Florida in October of 1991 and made their way to Orange County by August of 2015. They prey on over 200 different plants including, as their name implies, peppers.
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Asian Citrus Psyllid

The Asian Citrus Psyllid (ACP) has been in Orange County since 2008, but did not become a serious threat to citrus trees until a disease, Huanglongbing (HLB) arrived in the Los Angeles area in 2012. Asian Citrus Psyllids are sucking insects.
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Devil's Garden Colt Challenge

California 4-H and FFA youth have the opportunity to take home and train a Devils Garden Wild Horse weanling. The weanlings are 4-6 months old at pick up.
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Groundwater

Big Valley Groundwater Sustainability Plan: https://bigvalleygsp.org/. Tulelake Groundwater Sustainability Plan: https://tulelakeid.com/home/.
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Master Food Preserver

*We accept donations of Pint & Smaller Jars. Bring them into the Office at 202 W 4th Street, Alturas, CA. Or give us a call (530)233-6400. *Schedule an appointment to get your Pressure Canner Tested. Call our Office to set up a time (530)233-6400.
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Poultry Health & Processing

On September 25th, UCCE Modoc, Modoc Harvest, UC Davis and NCAT/ATTRA held an in person/online poultry workshop in Alturas, CA. Here are the presentations (located in the tab at left) in case you missed this great workshop or wanted to follow up on the resources shared.
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