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ANR Contracts & Grants Updates: Article

USDA NIFA Indirect Cost Requirements Update

June 10, 2019
By Kathleen P Nolan
Dear Colleagues, NIFA's competitive grant programs indirect cost limitations were impacted by the 2018 Farm Bill. Indirect costs (otherwise known as facilities and administrative costs) may be limited by legislation authorizing a specific NIFA program.
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Cooperative Extension, Sutter-Yuba Counties: Article

Rice Notes - June, 2019

June 10, 2019
Weedy Rice Workshop A few thoughts on disease management for 2019 Weed Management 2019 Season Managing nitrogen fertilizer when the weather does not cooperate...
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Napa Master Gardener Column: Article

The Colors of Spring.

June 10, 2019
By Corinne Yoshihara, UC Master Gardener of Napa County As I traveled through Napa Valley this spring, I made a special effort to note the progression of colors on trees lining my route. Color change (or the appearance of color) occurs every year, yet I never tire of it.
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Topics in Subtropics: Article

A Great Bee Guy Dies

June 10, 2019
By Ben A Faber
Dr. Robbin Thorp: 1933-2019 Author: Kathy Keatley Garvey Published on: June 7, 2019 Dr. Robbin Thorp was the world authority on Franklin's bumble bee, pictured on his computer screen. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey) Dr.
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The Skinny on Avocado Pests and Diseases

June 10, 2019
By Ben A Faber
"A Field Day with Avocado Pest and Disease" was a program sponsored by: CA Avocado Society CA Avocado Commission University of CA Coop Extension And these are the handouts to highlight the talks given by: Jim Davis, Jane Delahoyde, Ben Faber, Enrico Ferro, Gabe Filipe, Anna Howell, Patricia Manosalv...
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Master Food Preservers San Bernardino County: Article

Let's Keep It Safe Out There

June 10, 2019
Canning season is almost upon us. Canning is easy. Canning is fun. Canning is simple. Canning is helpful. Canning is dangerous. Canning is dangerous? YES, canning is dangerous if you do not educate yourself and follow approved canning methods and recipes.
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