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Avocado Food for Thought - Fertilizer Workshop

February 1, 2023
By Ben A Faber
February 15 (10 AM - 12 PM) In-Person and Zoom How to apply them and how to choose them. Dr. Danny Klittich - Director of Agronomy at Mission Produce How to choose and what to look out for with different fertilizer application methods (venturi, water-powered, batch tank, electric powered, etc.
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Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Happy Groundhog Day!

February 1, 2023
By Lauren Fordyce
As you may know, Groundhog Day is observed on February 2nd to predict if there will be an early spring or if six more weeks of winter are in order. Groundhogs are large, ground-dwelling rodents found mainly on the East Coast that can cause severe damage to landscapes, gardens, and structures.
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Graduate student Adelaine "Addie" Abrams
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Addie Abrams: Dissertation Proposal on Aphids and Thrips in California Lettuce

January 31, 2023
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Graduate student Adelaine "Addie" Abrams of the laboratory of Extension agricultural entomologist Ian Grettenberger, assistant professor, UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology, will present her dissertation proposal on "Precision Technologies for Integrative Pest Management of Aphids and...
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Adelaine "Addie" Abrams answers questions about agricultural entomology at the 2022 annual UC Davis Picnic Day activities in Briggs Hall. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Addie Abrams Targeting Aphids and Thrips in California Lettuce

January 31, 2023
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Graduate student Adelaine "Addie" Abrams of the laboratory of Extension agricultural entomologist Ian Grettenberger, assistant professor, UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology, will present her dissertation proposal on "Precision Technologies for Integrative Pest Management of Aphids and...
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ANR Employee News: Article

Storm damages Elkus Ranch, limits access

January 31, 2023
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
As 2023 roared in like a lion, ushering in a series of storms, many Californians experienced some impact from flooding, power outages, fallen trees, road closures and even evacuations.
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Cooperative Extension San Joaquin County: Article

2023 Quad-County Walnut Institute

January 31, 2023
51st Quad-County Walnut Institute The 51st Quad-County Walnut Institute will be held on February 28, 2023, at the Robert J. Cabral Agricultural Center in Stockton. The event will run from 7:30 am - 12:00 pm and will cover a variety of topics.
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UCCE in Santa Barbara County: Article

Announcing FREE Garden Talk, 7PM Monday, 2/6/2023

January 31, 2023
The UC Master Gardeners of Santa Barbara County invite you to join us for a free, online Garden Talk on Monday, February 6th from 7:00-8:00PM. UC Master Gardener Janet Rogers will share a research-based presentation, Bare Root Fruit Trees. Join us on Zoom for an informative evening.
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OAI representatives stand in front of posters about the Organic Agriculture Institute and climate-smart agriculture
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UC ANR grows connections, knowledge at EcoFarm

January 31, 2023
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Delivering presentations and hosting networking events, UC ANR academics and staff were a prominent presence at the 43rd EcoFarm Conference, the oldest and largest sustainable farming conference in the West. The conference was held Jan. 18-21 at Asilomar State Beach & Conference Grounds in Monterey.
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