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Yes, there are day-flying moths. And some of them are quite attractive. Take the Stiriini moth, Annaphila astrologa. We saw our first-ever last March in our pollinator garden.

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 particle films are applied to crops to manage environmental challenges like high heat or sunburn, or manage pests, such as aphids or psyllids. Particle films can reduce infestations because the particle films hide the natural plant colors that help some insects find their plant host.

If you're thinking of growing tomatoes this year, or if you want to try your hand at vegetable gardening, we have classes for you.

Dear Colleagues: The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting proposals for the 2019 Specialty Crop Multi-State Program (SCMP). The SCMP is a federal grant program offered by USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service.

Dear Colleagues: The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting applications for technical assistance funding to assist applicants and awardees of the 2019 Alternative Manure Management Program and the 2019 Healthy Soils Incentive Program.

A new issue is available for Orchard Facts.

We had an overnight visitor, a bird. It spent almost 2 days in our garage. It was a young Mockingbird. It all started in the morning; my daughter Toni was doing some gardening in the front yard. When this young Mockingbird flew and landed right in front of her. It stayed to watch what she was up to.