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On March 27th, 2024, a flatbed truck carrying a metal art structure originating in New York and headed to Petaluma, California was stopped at the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Agricultural Inspection Station in Truckee, California due to live spotted lanternfly (SLF) egg masse...

Household food insecurity remains a significant issue in the U.S., particularly among households with children, highlighting the crucial role of school meal programs in mitigating food insecurity and improving children's health and academic performance.

by Sara Hoyer Clients question: I have a persimmon tree, but Im unsure what type it is, and this has puzzled me for a few years. It turned orange a few weeks ago, while my Fuyu is still turning color. Its not Fuyu. Its shaped like Fuyu, perhaps slightly bigger. I tasted a few last year.

Matthew Dwinell completed his Eagle Scout Project! Come and check out our new beautiful garden shed. Liv Imset and Vivien Williamson painted it a glowing golden color. Now, we finally have a safe and dry place to store garden tools and equipment.

by Susan Domanico Be sure to sign up to attend the December UC Master Gardener Volunteer Recognition Potluck Dinner on Monday, December 9, 2024! The event will be held at the Pleasant Hill Community Center from 6 to 9 pm.

It promises to be an outstanding seminar. Andr Custodio Franco, assistant professor, Indiana University, Bloomington, will speak on "Deciphering the Soil Macrobiome: Belowground Communities Driving Ecosystem Responses to Global Change" at a seminar hosted Monday, Nov.

After the Caldor Fire destroyed seven miles of fencing on their cattle ranch in 2021, Leisel Finley and her family needed to replace the fence.

Extreme weather spurred by climate change, including droughts and heavy rains, may increase the risk of nitrates from fertilizers ending up in groundwater, according to a recent study from researchers at the University of California, Davis.

Gardening in Small Spaces is the topic this week. Our in-studio MG host will let you know about upcoming events sponsored by UCCE Master Gardeners of Orange County. Learn more and listen to "In The Garden" radio show podcasts.

Confronted with approaching freezing conditions a grower has several options to mitigate the potential cold damage. There are foliar sprays like copper that can reduce the incidence and need to be applied several weeks in advance of cold.