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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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UC Master Gardeners- Diggin' it in SLO: Article

Handling Groceries

May 1, 2020
Handling Groceries By Carol Michael UCCE Master Food Preserver Are there special precautions I need to take when buying groceries during the COVID-19 pandemic? Jack M., Nipomo, CA Shopping for and handling groceries during COVID-19 is new to all of us.
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2020 Early planting date figure
UC Rice Blog: Article

Early rice planting this year in California

May 1, 2020
By Bruce A Linquist
This morning I was out with several members of our research team on the northwest side of the valley planting a variety trial. The grower we were working with had just finished planting all of his rice acreage (1200 ac) yesterday (April 30). Pretty amazing how fast the rice is getting in this year.
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