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Forsythia hedgerow. photos by Patricia Matteson

Consider Forsythia

April 11, 2019
This time of year the show-stopper in our Suisun City front yard is the spring-flowering perennial shrub Forsythia: bold, fragrance-free yellow blossoms crowd its branches before any leaves appear. Flowering branches can be cut and forced.
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UCCE in the County of San Luis Obispo: Article

Sudden Oak Death - SOD BLITZ

April 11, 2019
Hello, Please see the attached flyer with information about SUDDEN OAK DEATH - SOD BLITZ to be held on May 3 in Atascadero and on May 4 in San Luis Obispo!...
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Cooperative Extension, Sutter-Yuba Counties: Article

The New Foothill Rancher - April 2019

April 11, 2019
Thinking about Hiring a Targeted Grazing Contractor? Marketing Your Calves Preventing Pinkeye Integrated Predator Management Nevada Irrigation District Proposes Irrigation Water Rate Increase Speaking of Irrigation Season...
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Alfalfa & Forage News: Article

Managing Diseases in Alfalfa after a Wet Year

April 11, 2019
By Rachael Long
It is both a blessing and a curse that alfalfa in California's Central Valley essentially grows all winter long. Although we can get very high early yields, if conditions are too wet, the fields look pretty ragged after a winter which saw rains in excess of 130% of normal.
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CWSS Student Scholarship Flyer
UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

CWSS Student Scholarships Opportunities!

April 11, 2019
By Thomas J Getts
Students, this if for you!! The California Weed Science Society has announced students can apply for either Scholarships or Undergraduate Research Awards, which can be valued up to $2,000.
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UC Small Grains Blog: Article

Upcoming UC field days in April and May

April 10, 2019
By Mark E Lundy
Save the dates for two upcoming UC field days to be held in April and May: The South Sacramento Valley Wheat and Barley Field Demonstration Day will be held from 8:45 - 10:30AM on April 24th, 2019 in the Dunnigan Hills area.
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Youth and adult volunteers attend planning committee for 2019-20 Area Youth Summits.
California 4-H Grown: Article

Volunteers move 4-H forward

April 10, 2019
By Suzanne Morikawa
We are able to continually move our 4-H program forward because of the work of 4-H volunteers. Youth and adult volunteers serve on club, county, Area, and State level committees to plan and organize 4-H events and activities.
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Thanks to IERCD for their outstanding partnership!
ANR Adventures: Article

Travel woes turn into an opportunity

April 10, 2019
By Wendy Powers
It is snowing in Denver. I was planning to get out of here before the snow started. As a result, I did not pack closed-toe shoes or a coat. And rather than standby' all day tomorrow in hopes of catching a flight, I decided to just give in to a Friday morning flight.
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Giant whitefly on hibiscus with close up of heavily infested leaves.
UC Master Gardeners- Diggin' it in SLO: Article

Giant Whitefly Makes a Big Showing

April 10, 2019
By Maria Murrietta
We're now seeing the aftermath of this long rainy season. The heavier than normal rain has given us velvety green hills carpeted with an abundance of wildflowers. But we cannot overlook the other less pretty things that benefit from a wet winter lots of weeds and insects.
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