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Join us for North Sac Valley 'Third Thursday Things from the Field' August 8th at CSU Chico University Farm! Tour and listen to Dr. Pat J. Brown, walnut breeder with UC Davis Walnut Improvement program, present on the development of new walnut cultivars.

From Siskiyou County through Riverside County, University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources has hired UC Cooperative Extension experts to help Californians address challenging issues.

Upcoming Event - Continuing Education for Pest Management Pros On-Farm Technical Support Nematode Resistant Vineyard Rootstock Trials...

Date: August 14, 2024 Location: Corner of Tule Rd & Lodi Rd, Colusa, CA (3900'44.3"N 12155'54.

When a newly eclosed Western tiger swallowtail, Papilio rutulus, lands on a butterfly bush, the colors are striking. The yellow and black butterfly contrasts well on the purple blossoms of Buddleja davidii. While the majestic butterfly is widely loved, the plant, also called summer lilac, is not.

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 07-22-2024" ET Report 07-22-2024 Please see disclaimer link below: University of California Divisi...

Priorities include removing objects within five feet of a house, upgrading vents Wildfire losses cost taxpayers and communities hundreds of billions of dollars each year, and preparing communities before a disaster occurs is the best way to avoid damage to homes and neighborhoods.

Join us for our August North Sac Valley 'Third Thursday Things from the Field'! Hear updates on management strategies for upcoming challenges and share what youve been seeing in the field. Tour the recently planted walnut variety trial at the Chico State Farm and hear Dr. Pat J.

Donald A. Luvisi, UC Cooperative Extension viticulture advisor emeritus of Kern County, passed away in Bakersfield on July 10 at the age of 87. Luvisi served as the viticulture farm advisor for Kern County from 1960 until his retirement 39 years later in 1999.

Weeds abound: On farmland, pastures, rangelands, in natural areas, in our yards and along our sidewalks. Managing those pesky plants costs plenty: California farmers alone spend more than $900 million annually on weed control, according to a University of California study.