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International travel and cybersecurity

August 12, 2019
Electronic devices have become integral parts of our daily lives. We depend on them for connectivity, productivity and access to information. While abroad, however, we need to be aware of the increased risks we face in terms of cybersecurity.
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Cooperative Extension San Joaquin County: Article

August 2019 Field Notes Newsletter

August 12, 2019
In this issue: Meet Our New Advisor Field Crops Update Puncturevine Management ABCs of Forage Analysis: Wet Chemistry vs NIR Hemp Production Begins in Stanislaus County Announcements / Calendar of Events...
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Learning about vermicomposting (composting using worms).
The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

Still time to apply for the UCCE Master Gardener Program!

August 12, 2019
By Anne E Schellman
Time for a fun pop quiz! Do you spend a lot of time gardening or thinking about gardening? Are you often asked for gardening advice by friends or family members? Do you enjoy learning new information about gardening and pest management?
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Pendent cylindrical stems
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Mistletoe Cactus-a cute, hairy epiphyte with mini blooms

August 12, 2019
An epiphyte is a fascinating plant, almost otherworldly, like the star of Little Shop of Horrors. In their preferred habitat, these cactus that normally grow in the jungle attach their roots to the crotch of trees and dangle their branches downward.
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Topics in Subtropics: Article

Citrus Spray Training Webinar

August 12, 2019
By Ben A Faber
View Complete Calendar | Return to What Are the UC Ag Experts Talking About? Date: August 21, 2019 Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Contact: Petr Kosina (pkosina@ucanr.edu) Sponsor: UC Ag Experts Talk Location: webinar Register in advance for the webinar at https://ucanr.zoom.
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Bella enjoys the beach in northern CA
ANR Adventures: Article

Seeking continuous improvement tactics

August 12, 2019
By Wendy Powers
Which button do I push to have someone else do my work for me while I'm on vacation? I have been back a week now. Despite reading and responding to email while I was away, I just finished addressing all of the emails. I spent the weekend catching up.
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HOrT COCO-UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa: Article

Replacing Dying Birch Trees with Fast Growing Shade Trees

August 12, 2019
Advice for the Home Gardener from the Help Desk of the UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County Subject: Best Tree for Fast Shade Client's Request: I live in mid-County and am going to remove 9 dying Birch Trees due to beetles this fall.
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