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Here is the Nov/Dec 2024 public newsletter for subscribers of the UC Master Gardener Program of Merced County! Upcoming events: Nov 9 - Backyard mini farm workshop- Register Here Jan 14- Topic TBA Jan 25- Backyard Fruit Tree Care & Pruning Nov/Dec Gardening To-Do's by Pat Shay Interested in Home Foo...

Join us Thursday, Nov 21st 11:30am-1:30pm Topic: IPM Round-up for Walnut & Peach orchards UCCE Sutter-Yuba 142A Garden Hwy, Yuba City Click HERE to register!...

When I was chatting with a few fellow gardeners at the recent plant exchange, the conversation turned to plants we wished we hadn't planted because they turned out to be too invasive for our gardens.

The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources invites applications for a UC Cooperative Extension Specialist to become the next Director of the Nutrition Policy Institute.

The common insecticide imidacloprid, and the related active ingredients acetamiprid, clothianidin, dinotefuran, and thiamethoxam, belong to the pesticide group neonicotinoids. Neonicotinoids have been linked to the decline in honey bee and other pollinator populations.

Dear Colleagues, With the presidential election tomorrow, I know that many in our community may be feeling the unique stress that election season can bring. As we've seen in past years, it could take several days or weeks to confirm the results, which can be a source of anxiety.

If you've ever closely examined a spider web, you know how incredible they are. But if you attended the Bohart Museum of Entomology open house last Saturday, you could make a spider web--using chopsticks and colorful yarn.

Please see below link to access "How To Use Weekly Crop Water Use (ET) Reports to Assist Farm Water Management" How to Use Weekly Crop Water Use Report Please see below link to access "Weekly ET Report 11-4-2024 ET Report 11-4-2024 Please see disclaimer link below: University of California Division...

Food Safety tips for Preschoolers...

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