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CLICK HERE to view the November 2021 issue of the Golden State Dairy Newsletter!!! In this issue: Almond Hulls vs Almond Hull and Shell Is Lameness Genetic?

Thursday, November 4, 2021, 7:30 AM-11:00 AM PST Who Should Attend: Anyone directly involved with pest and disease management in orchard production. We will discuss pest and disease issues including NOW management, mites management, wood cankers and other pests.

The UC President's Advisory Commission on Agriculture and Natural Resources met with UC President Michael Drake via Zoom Oct. 19 to discuss resource planning, recruitment and regenerative agriculture. They began the meeting by honoring Jean-Mari Peltier, the past PAC chair, who passed away Sept. 24.

Virtual event via Zoom Panel of UC experts and growers will discuss lessons learned from these past freeze events and how to prepare for the next sudden autumn freeze. Thursday, November 4, 2021, 4:00-5:30 PM Pacific Daylight Time Add this event to your calendar.

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School meals are the healthiest lunch option for most students, and national efforts are underway to support improved school meal participation and increased consumption of fruits and vegetables offered in school meals.

The results of the 2021 ANR@Work Survey are in and we're seeing more satisfaction in our work environment, reported Tina Jordan, academic human resources manager. At the Oct. 21 ANR town hall, Jordan presented the following highlights from the survey, which was conducted March 16 April 9, 2021.

UC Nitrogen Management Course Online Open to All Interested Parties, starting November 8th Are you interested in learning more about Nitrogen Management? Are you a Certified Crop Advisor seeking Continuing Education Units and/or preparing for the new California Nitrogen Specialty Exam?

New ways of analyzing spectral data can distinguish between different diseases in olive and from drought stress in olive and almond. This technology is now being applied to citrus HLB.

Whether it's a massive display or a tiny desktop bloom, there's nothing like an orchid for adding beauty and a sense of serenity to any decor. No surprise: these exotic divas of the plant world are more popular than ever, but caring for them can be intimidating.