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Dear Colleagues, U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Economic Policy requests applications for the Social Impact Partnerships to Pay for Results Act Demonstration Projects program.

Topic: UC Ag Experts Talk: Managing Glyphosate-Resistant Weeds in Orchard Crops Description: One hour webinar about glyphosate-resistant weed management in orchards, delivered by Dr. Brad Hanson. One CEU (other) from the DPR is approved.

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.

Plants lose water through their leaves and it's called transpiration. People lose water off their skin and it's called evaporation or sweating. When a plant stops losing water and when people cant produce enough sweat to cool off, both overheat.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced the results of the 2017 Census of Agriculture, spanning some 6.4 million new points of information about America's farms and ranches and those who operate them, including new data about on-farm decision making, down to the county level.

Damage to Tomato leaves Russet mites are most frequently found in outdoor container plantings. This suggests that they're introduced both in potting soils and plants brought into the garden. Use only dependable, high-quality potting medium and plants from a nursery you trust.

Dear members of the Monterey County 4-H Leaders Council, On Tuesday, April 16h, the 4-H Leaders Council will hold its monthly meeting at 7pm. The location will be at the County Agricultural conference room at 1423 Abbott St. in Salinas.

La Semana sin Pantallas, 29 de abril al 5 de mayo de 2019; Los estudios muestran que reducir el tiempo frente a las pantallas tiene sus beneficios; Pasar tiempo en exceso ante las pantallas tambin representa un riesgo para los nios ms pequeos; Los maestros promueven la semana sin pantallas; Oportuni...

Screen Free Week: April 29-May 5, 2019; Research Show Benefits of Reduced Screen Time; Older Children are Also at Rick from Excessive Screen Time; Teachers, Promote Screen Free Week; Program Opportunities...

Here's a nice little summary of the predicament California citrus finds itself in now - by David Karp by way of the LA Times. California farmers and scientists race to combat a citrus disease infecting trees Mar 29, 2019 | 8:25 a.m. | Riverside https://www.latimes.