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Dear Colleagues, It's with a heavy heart that I share news that Anita Oberholster, professor of Cooperative Extension in the Department of Viticulture and Enology at UC Davis, passed away on Jan. 11 after a long battle with cancer.
Owens Valley has had a dry winter so far. December brought no rain, and by mid-January, we've seen about 5 inches of evapotranspiration (ETo) since November but less than an inch of rain.
Dr. Robert Van Steenwyk will be speaking about the development of a new lactone WHF pheromone lure and its improved trap catch. This lure will allow growers to anticipate the need to apply an insecticide earlier than standard lures. For olive fruit fly, trial results will be presented of the control of OLFF…
Jim Fowler has been an invaluable part of the UC Master Gardener Program for over 20 years and has achieved Platinum Badge status and beyond, earning a sapphire pin. He amassed over five thousand volunteer hours during this time.
