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Lindcove Research and Extension Center News: Article

Lindcove Staff Bud Citrus Trees at UCR

May 16, 2019
By Elizabeth Grafton-Cardwell
Each year, Agricultural Technician staff (Donald Cleek, Gerry Perez and Jose Trujillo) from the Lindcove Research and Extension Center travel to UC Riverside to assist the citrus breeding program of DR. Mikeal Roose and Dr. Tracy Kahn by grafting citrus seedlings for various experiments.
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Families making special dishes for judges
UC CalFresh Tulare / Kings Counties: Article

CHOP CHOP!

May 15, 2019
By Susan L Lafferty
CHOP CHOP! Lee Richmond after school Ready students and their family members had 30 minutes to prepare a delicious dish for a panel of three judges. Each team was furnished with basics like lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, tortillas, rice and beans.
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Nutrition Educator standing at table
UC CalFresh Tulare / Kings Counties: Article

Raise a Glass of Water

May 15, 2019
By Susan L Lafferty
Raise a glass of water to celebrate another successful ReThink YOur Drink Day!. Students at Lakeside Elementary School took part in a taste testing event focused on naturally sweetened drinks instead of beverages with added sugars.
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Topics in Subtropics: Article

Five Snail Speakers for the Price of One

May 15, 2019
By Ben A Faber
Snails and Slugs (May 22, 2019 from 3-4pm) Presenters: (!) Dr. Cheryl Wilen (UC IPM), (2) Dr. Rory Mc Donnell and (3) Dr. Dee Denver (Oregon State University), (4) Dr. Adler Dillman and (5) Dr. Irma De Ley (UC Riverside).
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Under the Solano Sun: Article

The Language of Flowers

May 15, 2019
Every era has its own style and customs regarding flowers, plantings and garden design. Since the second season of the beautifully rendered PBS series, Victoria, has concluded, it got me thinking about the special way that period viewed flowers and their meanings.
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HLB symptoms
Topics in Subtropics: Article

Upcoming ACP-HLB Updates

May 15, 2019
By Ben A Faber
Task Force to host Spring 2019 ACP-HLB update Members of the Ventura County citrus community are invited to a workshop to review the most recent rounds of area-wide treatment, learn about plans for future treatment cycles, and hear about the latest research into psyllid suppression and disease manag...
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