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Every year I find excuses to avoid thinning our prolific nectarine tree. It is a tedious and time-consuming chore, and for me, conveniently postponed until too late. My laziness inevitably results in ripe fruit the size of big cherries.

In this issue: AMMP application deadline is right around the corner Update on ELAP - Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-raised fish Program Free irrigation trainings from the Fresno State Center for Irrigation Technology...

Editor Note: The following essay was submitted by Joseph Rowlands for a 4-H scholarship from the Napa County 4-H Council. ********************************************* 4-H has had a drastic impact on my life.

"The use of synthetic chemical pesticides is central to current agricultural practices worldwide.

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IRRIGATION TIMING BENEFITS WHEAT YIELD, QUALITY AND CONSERVES WATER SOME INSECT PESTS OF SEED CROPS IN IMPERIAL VALLEY WELCOME TO OUR NEW MASTER GARDENER COORDINATOR APRIL 2022 CATTLECAL NEWSLETTER UPDATE AGRONOMIC CROPS & IRRIGATION WATER MANAGEMENT FIELD DAY VIRTUAL AGENDA MANAGING LAND AND LIVEST...

In a NAISMA blog post, Dr. Beatriz Nobua-Behrmann, Urban Forestry and Natural Resources Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension, explains how to identify infestations by invasive shothole borers and how you can protect your trees from this pest and its pathogenic fungi.

Policy Brief • May 2022CACFP Delivers Healthy Food for PreschoolersIt is important to lay the foundation for healthy eating habits early in life.1 The federal Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) provides balanced and nutritious meals to nearly 800,000 California preschoolers daily.2Nutrition…

Food Safety Update - Spring Food Safety...

I am thrilled to announce that Daniel Obrist will be joining UC ANR on Aug. 15, 2022, as the Vice Provost Academic Personnel. Daniel will initially hold a 50% appointment through the end of 2022 before assuming the role full time on Jan. 1, 2023.