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Hello all, Please find the attached document to provide the previous weeks estimated water use report in terms of evapotranspiration for almonds, peaches, walnuts, established vineyard, alfalfa, and pasture in Stanislaus County.

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), through its Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Program, has developed a mobile-friendly, Spanish-language training video. It's for use by field crew supervisors and farm labor contractors prior to harvest.

We often experience ants in our homes when weather conditions change. They are typically looking for food, water, warmth, and/or protection from extreme weather conditions. Ants belong to the insect order Hymenoptera and are close relatives of bees and wasps.

From the Small and Organic Farm Advisor Blog Johnsongrass in organics: Mow it? Yes, mow it! Mowing works to at least prevent seed spread and regular mowing will weaken rhizomes. Seed establishment has the greatest potential for the establishment and spread of johnsongrass and must be prevented.

The Bohart Museum of Entomology at UC Davis, which houses one of the largest collections of water bears or tardigrades in the world, stands to get even more over the next three years.

Many thanks for those who were able to join the Racial Equity in the Garden Brown Bag webinar this week.

UC Master Gardener Program Coordinators, Marcy Sousa and Maggie O'Neill, were recognized at this years 2019/20 STAR Awards for their incredible contributions and collaborative spirits for the UC Master Gardener Program and UC ANR.

This organization helps the general public understand what has grown here before US and how we can reestablish habitat on our own property even after development. All kinds of resources are available through CNPS.

A Solution for the devastating bacteria causing citrus huanglongbing? UC Riverside scientists have found the first substance capable of controlling Citrus Greening Disease, which has devastated citrus farms in Florida and also threatens California. Oranges afflicted with Citrus Greening Disease.

Dear Colleagues, I am thrilled that Michael Drake will return to UC as its next President; he brings a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of higher education in addition to a strong track record of growing programs, supporting all aspects of the university community and advancing diversity,...