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Western Innovator: Putting biologicals to work (Capital Press) Padma Nagappan, March 11 Early in life, Surendra Dara decided that no matter which field he chose, he needed to make an impact on it. Always interested in science, he chose agriculture and specialized in entomology.

When should container plants be irrigated? How much water should be applied? In this post, I describe the first step of irrigation scheduling, when, and the next post covers how much. First some background describing soil tension, available water, and the moisture release curve.

Hi, the flyer that was just sent to you had the wrong year.

Spring seminars hosted by the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology will range in topics from fruit flies to spider glue to an African odysssey. The seminars, coordinated by medical entomologist/assistant professor Geoffrey Attardo, will all take place at 4 p.m.

Targeted grazing using sheep, goats, or cattle (or combinations of two or more species) can be an effective way to manage vegetation for a variety of goals.

Got a question about plants, pests, soil, or bees? Drop by the Vallejo farmers market and visit the Master Gardeners table on the South East corner of Marin and Georgia Streets. We are there from 9 am until 2 pm every Saturday except when it rains (we don't have a tent).

Join UCCE, representatives from Local Groundwater Sustainability Agencies and DWR, for a regional forum to discuss how local agencies are progressing in the implementation of SGMA.

REGIONAL FORUM Sustainable Groundwater Management in the Northern Sacramento Valley April 5, 2019 8:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m.

A 140-year-old Moreton Bay fig tree that shaded a plaza at El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument toppled suddenly during a Chinese lantern festival, reported Matthew Ormseth in the Los Angeles Times.

South Sacramento Valley Wheat and Barley Field Demonstration Day Wednesday, April 24, 2019, 8:45 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 23947 Road 13, Capay, CA 8:45 a.m. Registration, Coffee, and Donuts 9:00 a.m.