Ongoing research

Attached is a presentation on the economics of controlling invasive aquatic weeds in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. This was presented by Karen Jetter at the Delta Region Areawide Aquatic Weeds Program (DRAAWP) stakeholders meeting in October 2018.

California forests are overstocked with conifers, and California residents want to decorate their homes during the holiday season with Christmas trees. The smart harvest of Christmas trees can kill two birds with one stone, according to UC Cooperative Extension forestry advisor Susie Kocher.

Poinsettia By Leslie E. Stevens UCCE Master Gardener Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) Planting Areas: Sunset Zones 13, 16-24 or indoors. Poinsettias prefer temperatures above 60 degrees but can survive lows to 50 degrees. Size: Most poinsettias are grown as indoor potted plants.

Toyon - Christmas Berry By Jutta Thoerner UCCE Master Gardener Heteromeles arbutifoila Size: 6-8 feet high, 4-5 feet wide Bloom: white flowers in summer, red berries in winter Pruning needs: tolerates only light pruning or shaping. Exposure: full sun to full shade.

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Family Mealtime; Recipe - Refried Bean Soup...

Comidas en familia; Receta - Sopa de frijoles refritos...

Kern County Cares! Gleaners Canned Food Drive Canned and Non-perishable food drive to benefit Golden Empire Gleaners Pizza Party Contest with Bragging Rights It is that time of year again to collect non-perishable food for the Gleaners.

Sheeping off' or grazing alfalfa fields in the fall and winter, when alfalfa fields are dormant and not growing very fast is frequently of benefit to both alfalfa growers and sheep producers.

Have you ever seen a wasp oviposit or lay its eggs inside a caterpillar? Or the egg of a moth? it's not always easy to tell what's going on without destroying both species.