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Dawn Kooyumjian is interviewed by KCBS reporter Matt Biglar about the UC Master Gardeners in Contra Costa County donating plants to Oakland students.
ANR News Blog: Article

ANR in the news April 16-30, 2020

May 1, 2020
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Coronavirus's next victim: Big Meat (Grist) Nathanael Johnson, April 30 It's going to cause price spikes somewhere downstream, said Rich Sexton, an agricultural economist at the University of California, Davis.
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Learning about gardening may help make your life feel more balanced.(Pixabay)
The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

2020 Spring and Summer Online Workshops Planned!

May 1, 2020
By Anne E Schellman
Although we can't see you at the local Farmers Market, our Harvest Hall location, or meet with you at the Stanislaus County Fair this year, we want you to know that we have an online presence and are still offering free classes! Spring Container Vegetable Gardening Class-available now! Thanks to tho...
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Tehama County: Article

2020 SVR ALMOND Newsletter - Vol#5

May 1, 2020
PPE in short supply for farm work during the COVID-19 crisis Almond Management Considerations: Spring & Early Summer Potassium deficiency Rootstock trial for boron tolerance 2019 Update Observations on Butte County Rootstock Trials Hull split timing and sprayer practices for best pest control resul...
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Glenn County: Article

Prune- May 2020

May 1, 2020
In this issue: Spring & Early Summer Orchard Considerations Thinning Prunes Update on Rootstocks for Prune Production...
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Glenn County: Article

Almond- May 2020

May 1, 2020
In this issue: Almond Management Considerations: Spring & Early Summer Potassium Deficiency Rootstock Trial for Boron Tolerance Observations on Butte County Rootstock Trials Hull Split Timing and Sprayer Practices for Best Pest Control Results Advisor Farewell Propiconazole (Tilt, Bumper, etc.
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Tehama County: Article

2020 SVR PRUNE Newsletter Vol #4

May 1, 2020
Spring & Early Summer Orchard Considerations Thinning Prunes Update on Rootstocks for Prune Production ANNOUNCEMENTS PPE in short supply for farm work during COVID-19...
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UC Master Gardeners- Diggin' it in SLO: Article

Shelf Life

May 1, 2020
Shelf Life By Carol Michael UCCE Master Food Preserver As we shelter at home and go through our stored food, I want to know if I can safely serve a jar of homemade pickles preserved in 2012? When should I throw food out? Craig R.
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Colusa County: Article

Sacramento Valley Almond News, Spring 2020

May 1, 2020
Almond Management Considerations Potassium deficiency Rootstock trial for boron tolerance - 2019 Update Observation on Butte County Rootstock Trials Hull split timing and sprayer practices for best control results Advisor Farewell Propiconazole (Tilt, Bumper, etc.
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UC Master Gardeners- Diggin' it in SLO: Article

Food Storage

May 1, 2020
Food Storage By Carol Michael UCCE Master Food Preserver How can we tell if canned/frozen/packaged food is still good to eat? What do the package dates tell us? Joanne F., Arroyo Grande, CA Almost everyone can relate to these timely questions.
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