Ongoing research

We know neither a lemon or an avocado is a cherry or an apple and a lemon is not an avocado, but fruit trees have lots of things in common: basic physiology. This distinguishes them from annual plants.

US Department of Agriculture - Agricultural Research Service IMAGE: This is a map of possible establishment of Spotted Lanternfly in the US.

Nematodes (microscopic, eel-like roundworms) aren't usually a household word but they're featured prominently in the current edition of The Plant Journal. And UC Davis plant nematologist Shahid Siddique, formerly with the University of Bonn, is at the heart of it.

Here is your November 2019 4-H Spirit. Enclosed is information about the 70th Anniversary Dinner on November 2, CDFA rules, Achievement Night information and more!! Remember the 'Field of Service Ceremony' is on Sunday, November 10th at 2p at the Mariposa County History Museum.

On October 6, Inyo-Mono Master Gardener volunteer Laura Mogg presented the latest Sunday Seminar on composting. She explained the benefits and practical details of composting, and provided a handout from UC Cooperative Extension providing further details.

Weeds in the landscape can be tough to manage. But there are many options for weed management using an integrated approach that combines nonchemical and chemical methods. Start by identifying the weeds you want to manage.

Here's a round-up of nutrition news, information, and events from the past month that I found interesting. Note that any particular research finding is only one part of a large and complicated picture of a healthy diet.

Newly published nematode research led by plant nematologist Shahid Siddique of UC Davis, formerly with the University of Bonn, is featured as the research highlight in the October 14th edition of The Plant Journal.

By Miranda Capriotti and Katie Johnson SUMMARY During the 20182019 school year, UCCE CalFresh Healthy Living Nutrition Educators and El Dorado County farms partnered to bring local produce to Harvest of the Month tastings with kindergarten through 5th grade students at Camino Elementary School.

From the National Farm to School Network: "October is National Farm to School Month, a time to celebrate connections happening all over the country between schools, food and local farmers! Farm to school enriches the connection communities have with fresh, healthy food and local food producers by en...