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What's Biting Me?!

November 6, 2023
By Lauren Fordyce
Do you feel like something is biting you? Have red swollen spots on your skin? There are many biting and stinging pests that could cause such reactions, such as mosquitoes, ticks, mites, bed bugs, fleas, and head lice. But sometimes it can be the result of an allergic skin reaction.
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Managing Nitrogen Organically

November 6, 2023
By Ben A Faber
Practical Training in Nitrogen Planning & Management in Organic Production of Annual Crops BUT All Growers Could Learn from these sessions - Virtual Event Habr traduccin al Espaol 3-part Workshop Session 1: Monday, Nov. 27th, 2023, 1-3pm Session 2: Monday, Dec.
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UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

November 2023: The Versatile Eggplant

November 6, 2023
There is always room for eggplant in the summer Edible Demo Garden. Its an attractive well-behaved plant that doesnt sprawl or climb and it thrives in...
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Kern County: Article

Kern UCCE/DWR Weekly Crop Water Use Report 11-06-2023

November 6, 2023
*FINAL REPORTING FOR 2023* 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 11-06-2023" ET Report 11-06-2023 Please see disclaimer link below: Univ...
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ANR Contracts & Grants Updates: Article

CDFA FREP Pre-Proposals Due December 18, 2023

November 6, 2023
By Kathleen P Nolan
Dear Colleagues, The California Department of Food and Agriculture Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) is soliciting pre-proposals that will advance fertilization and irrigation practices and minimize environmental impacts of fertilizing materials.
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Palm weevil threatens So Cal palm trees

November 6, 2023
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
The swaying palm trees that line San Diego's streets might not be swaying much longer due to a pest that is infecting many of these iconic trees and making its way across Southern California.
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