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Too Much Rain? A Blog Refrain

February 7, 2024
By Ben A Faber
A repeat post from the recent past Mulch and TOO Much Rain Author: Ben Faber Published on: November 3, 2023 What Can Happen With Too Much Rain? Watch that Mulch!!! Rain is wonderful stuff.
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UC Rice Blog: Article

Meet our New Advisor!

February 7, 2024
By Consuelo B Baez Vega
My name is Sarah Marsh, and I am excited to join UC Cooperative Extension as the new Rice Farming Systems Advisor serving Colusa and Yolo counties. I will be based out of Colusa at the Colusa UCCE office.
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Under the Solano Sun: Article

Winter Cover Crops-Part 2

February 7, 2024
In the lastblog, I wrote about my decision to not plant any vegetable plants this winter season. I instead opted to plant cover crops since it was already late in the season, and I have limited time for garden maintenance over the next few months.
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Navigating Weather Extremes: Expert Tips for Your Garden Podcast

February 6, 2024
There are lots more information about weeds, diseases, pests, and nutrient disorders of your plants brought on by all the water this year so far. These unusual weather patterns are to become ever so likely so let's be prepared. Learn more and listen to "In The Garden" radio show podcasts.
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Soule named acting Statewide Community Nutrition and Health Director

February 6, 2024
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Katherine Soule has agreed to serve as acting Statewide Director of Community Nutrition and Health while Amira Resnick is on leave until July 1. If you need support for work related to community nutrition and health, please contact Katherine at (805) 781-5940 or kesoule@ucanr.edu.
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Nut, Olive and Prune Programmatic News: Article

52nd Tri County Walnut Day Addresses Industry Challenges

February 6, 2024
By Santosh Bhandari, Elizabeth J Fichtner
Over the past few years, the California walnut industry has experienced several challenges including supply-chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a pronounced heatwave in September 2022 that affected walnut quality throughout the state, and the introduction and growth of international prod...
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