Ongoing research

In late February, in an almond orchard in the Sacramento Valley, the fall-planted cover crop mix of grasses, brassicas and legumes had barely produced a green fuzz above the soil surface, and it was unclear when it would bloom.

[From the UC IPM blog Pests in the Urban Landscape] Citrus trees need care throughout the year, including cultural practices to keep trees healthy and pest management. During the fall season, several pests can attack citrus trees in many California regions.

By Susanne von Rosenberg, UC Master Gardener of Napa County One thing that Master Gardeners talk about a lot is putting the right plant in the right place. That means choosing plants adapted to the climate, to the soil in your garden and to the amount of sunlight and water they will receive.

Join the San Benito County Weed Management Area for our 20th Annual Continuing Education Seminar for Ranchers! It will be a virtual meeting again this year. Attendees can join via Zoom or telephone. Click here for the flyer. Agenda will be coming soon.

Making Every Dollar Count participants reported running out of food before the end of the month significantly less often, suggesting an improvement in their families' food security.

"A count of the Western monarch butterfly population last winter saw a staggering drop in numbers, but there are hopeful signs the beautiful pollinators are adapting to a changing climate and ecology.

For additional information or questions contact Cole Smith cbrsmith@ucanr.

Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center, Parlier, CA November 30, 2021 - 12:00pm to 4:00pm See attached for registration link...

Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center, Parlier, CA November 30, 2021 - 12:00pm to 4:00pm See attached for registration link...

Fall has always been the season of new beginnings for me. I was hired at my most memorable jobs In the fall. I got married to my husband in the fall. I became self-employed in the fall and I applied for the Master Gardener program in the fall.