Ongoing research

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Figure 1. Delta rice is drill-seeded.
SJC and Delta Field Crops: Article

Delta Rice Cost of Production Study

May 12, 2023
By Michelle M Leinfelder-Miles
University of California Cooperative Extension and the UC Davis Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics collaborate on cost of production studies for commodities grown in California.
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Nine wands of various colors (purple, pink, lavender) on display on a table.
The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

A Lavender Experience Workshop

May 12, 2023
By Anne E Schellman
Last year, the UCCE Stanislaus County Master Gardener Lavender Committee put on a lovely workshop. Participants: Explored the history of lavender and its uses. Learned about different types of lavender and how to grow them.
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A crab spider is about to nail a katydid nymph when a longhorned bee, Melissodes agilis, appears on the Mexican sunflower. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Decisions, Decisions! The Katydid or the Bee?

May 12, 2023
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
So here's this crab spider stalking a katydid nymph foraging on a Mexican sunflower, Tithonia rotundifola. Dinner awaits! Suddenly a native bee, Melissodes agilis, lands next to the katydid and begins to sip some nectar.
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CAAS 2023 Flyer (Final)
Topics in Subtropics: Article

Climate Action Symposium

May 12, 2023
By Ben A Faber
May25,2023 9:00AM4:00PM|FREE:RegistrationRequired D E A D L I N E M A Y 18 , 20 2 3 San Diego County Farm Bureau- Farm Hub Conference Room 420 S Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025 The development of policies, programs, strategies and resources to support sustainable agriculture throughout Southern Calif...
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Several rice stems that have turned nearly black as a symptom of stem rot
UC Rice Blog: Article

Stem Rot Management Update

May 12, 2023
By Consuelo B Baez Vega, Taiyu Guan
In general, rice diseases are not a big problem in California. However, in some fields, disease pressure can be high and can result in yield losses. One disease that can be found in practically every rice field is stem rot.
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Merlo Park sculpture of children at play. Debi Durham
The Real Dirt: Article

Sterling City’s Clotilde Merlo Park

May 12, 2023
Nestled in the old mill town of Sterling City at an elevation of 3500 feet is Clotilde Merlo Park, a special place known by only a few. And many of those who do know about this place have never taken a road trip up the Skyway to discover for themselves its 20 acres of natural beauty.
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