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At first glance, Orobanche ramosa looks like an interesting blossoming plant, one that could add a unique flair to flower arrangements. But it's a parasitic weed that attaches to roots, sucks out nutrients and is threatening California's $1.5 billion processing tomato industry.

A praying mantis, an incredible ambush predator, can lie in wait for hours for its prey. Often it's so camouflaged that it totally blends in with its habitat. It can rotate its head 180 degrees--and nothing, it seems, can escape its view.

For the first time in nearly 30 years, University of California scientists are conducting research on cover crops in rice, and they are sharing their expanded findings with growers through field days and educational materials.

Research Updates Soil Moisture Sensor Project Cost Installation Maintenance Data Location information and soil moisture...

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 10-09-2023" ET Report 10-09-2023 Please see disclaimer link below: University of California Divisio...

As the long, hot days of summer slide into cooler, shorter days of autumn, seasonal changes are occurring in my garden. Not as many plants are blooming, the leaves on deciduous trees and plants are becoming drier and starting to change color.

Dear 4-H Families, Camp Loma has invited our 4-H families to attend their Open House & BBQ event on November 5th from noon to 4 pm. See attached flier for details.

Pre-registration is encouraged but not required: https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=41558 Se recomienda inscripcin de antemano: https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.

Recently I [Matt] had a chance to interview 4-H youth member Marlie, who is also this year's 4-H club president for Long Valley in Placer County. The following are Marlie's responses to my questions.