Ongoing research

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.

Sonoma County Fair ~ August 1 - 11, 2019 This year Sonoma Master Gardeners have chosen to use their garden space to demonstrate the wonders of edible landscaping.

Gardening is funand it's an important activity. What we grow in school, home and community gardens can improve our health, and the health of our families and communities. What we grow can increase the resiliency of food systems in our communities.

Happy summer! It's time to get the barbecue grilling and the pool party started. To keep your summer healthy and fun, UC ANR offers some important safety tips. Food poisoning is a serious health threat in the United States, especially during the hot summer months.

Citrus Dry Root Rot This impressive tree collapse is most noticeable after rainy season and the first heat waves after the rains Citrus Dry Root Rot (July 24, 2019 from 3-4 pm) Dr.

The decline in numbers of European honeybees, bumblebees and other native pollinators has been well documented for over a decade. Research exploring pollinator decline began in earnest in 2006 when Colony Collapse Disorder, affecting honeybees, first appeared.

It was "hit and miss." The predators hit, and they missed. Oh sure, they took a chunk out of these Western tiger swallowtails, but as they say, "a miss is as good as a mile." The predators? Could have been a hungry bird, praying mantis, or a spider.

10:00 am - 12:00 pm followed by lunch August 1st, 2019 Colusa Casino Chairman's Room Registration: FREE, but required for a headcount Topics include: To hear in-depth updates on the latest research on weedy rice in California, and to give growers and PCAs a chance to ask questions and discuss progre...

Almond Rootstock Field Day

Presenters: Rachel Elkins, Pomology Farm Advisor, UCCE Lake and Mendocino Cos. David and Glenn Mostin (hosts), Pear and Walnut Growers Astrid Volder, Associate Professor, UC Davis Dept. of Plant Sciences Juliana Wu, Graduate Researcher, UC Davis Dept. of Plant Sciences Agenda 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.