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Insectary Plants

Aphids are a major pest in conventional and organic lettuce grown on the Central Coast of California. Aphid resistant lettuce varieties and foliar spray applications of non-synthetic insecticides are the most common methods to manage these pests in organic lettuce.
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Aphid identification in lettuce

It is ideal to use adult specimens of aphids for proper identification. Adult aphids differentiate from nymphs because they have a defined and fully formed cauda (tail at the middle and posterior end of the abdomen) and cornicles (tube-like structures flanking the cauda).
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Interview Contest

About the 4-H Interview Contest The Interview Contest is a popular event that gives 4-H members an opportunity to practice the real-life skills needed to apply for a job. Participants prepare a resum and cover letter for a job they choose from the Interview Contest Job Descriptions.
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Variety Trial Reports

2024 Lettuce Fusarium wilt variety trial 2022 Lettuce Variety Tolerance to Pythium Wilt - Salinas Valley Agriculture - ANR Blogs 2022 Spinach Downy Mildew...
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Diagnostic Service

How to collect and submit samples Instructions for sample collection and submission_UCCE Monterey Sample submission form Specimen Submission Form- Plant Pathology_UCCE Monterey County 02192025...
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Agriculture Technology Meeting Presentations

Facilitating New Technologies at the Western Growers Association - Ag Innovation Center Dennis Donahue, Director, Center for Innovation and Technology and Mayor-Elect, Salinas Practical Considerations for Implementing AI in Agricultural Equipment Jason Mellow, President, AxisAg Current and Future Ap...
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