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UCCE in the County of San Luis Obispo: Article

Spring 2021 Newsletter No. 2

May 7, 2021
Hello- Please see the attached "Spring 2021 San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara & Monterey Counties Newsletter No. 2" Spring 2021 San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara & Monterey Counties Newsletter No.
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ARE Discussions
Topics in Subtropics: Article

Which Way Citrus?

May 7, 2021
By Ben A Faber
UC ANR Cooperative Extension Specialists in Ag and Research Extension (ARE) have ongoing discussions on major topics related to CA ag. All are invited to listen in. The upcoming ARE Discussions webinar will focus on the economic impact and challenges of the California citrus industry.
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Kern County: Article

Volume 19, Spring 2021

May 6, 2021
Progress in Developing Mechanical Harvesting for California Black Ripe 'Manzanillo' Table Olives Developing a Nitrogen Fertilizer Plan for Olive Orchards Should I Pay for Avocado Pollination Services? Collaboration is Key to Saving Kern County Citrus Are Finger Limes Just Another Fad?
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Like to learn secrets of making mead from award-winning mead makers? The UC Davis Honey and Pollination Center will host a two-day course May 21-22 on "Mead: Getting Creative." (Image courtesy of the UC Davis Honey and Pollination Center)
Bug Squad: Article

Mead Makers: Groundbreakers, Risk-Takers, and Trendsetters

May 6, 2021
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
They're described as "groundbreakers" and "risk-takers" and "trendsetters." They're known for their creativity. What they do, however, does not involve correcting social injustices, breaking ceilings in workplaces or pushing the latest fashions, as the descriptive adjectives might indicate.
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Close up image of a black adult fungus gnat on a leaf.
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Seasonal Insect Pests in the Home

May 6, 2021
As the weather warms up, we see more insect activity in gardens and landscapes, and you may also notice more activity of insect pests in your home. Common insect pests found indoors in springtime can include carpet beetles, fleas, fungus gnats, and boxelder bugs.
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ANR Contracts & Grants Updates: Article

$10M USDA NIFA AFRI Program to Support Extension Collaborations with USDA Climate Hubs DUE Thursday, July 22, 2021

May 6, 2021
By Kathleen P Nolan
Dear Colleagues, USDA NIFA also is investing at least $10 million this year in a new AFRI program area priority called, Extension, Education, and USDA Climate Hub Partnerships, to train the next generation of agriculturalists and foresters to incorporate climate change research into their management...
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