Ongoing research

Spent this past Saturday at the Master Gardener table in the weekly Vallejo Farmer's Market. Not a great day with so much smoke in the air from the horrific fires north of us. The smoky air kept the visitor numbers on the low side.

La reunin anual de investigaciones de produccin de fresa tomar lugar este 14 de febrero en el Elk's Lodge en Watsonville.

An important change has come to California insect management tools and strategies for alfalfa and other crops. As of January 1, 2019, new restrictions on the use of chlorpyrifos (e.g., Lorsban and other products) for alfalfa in California have been imposed.

MEET OUR NEW YOUTH, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ADVISOR - YU MENG SWEEP INFORMATION FLYER LIVESTOCK RESEARCH BRIEFS NOTICE: NEW IPM PEST MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES (ONION & GARLIC) IMPERIAL VALLEY CIMIS REPORT AND UC WATER MANAGEMENT RESOURCES 2019 CALIFORNIA PLANT & SOIL CONFERENCE INFORMATION...

Training for 4-H Adult Volunteers, 4-H Project Leaders & 4-H Youth Project Leaders in all counties See attached for information, registration deadline is February 9th...

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Updated estimates on the U.S. unauthorized immigrant population were published here on Nov. 27, 2018.

Wood chip mulches will decrease soil nitrogen and spread pathogens A Misunderstanding that is addressed below by: Chalker-Scott, L. , Extension Specialist And Associate Professor, Washington State University Downer, A.J.

Advice for the Home Gardener from the Help Desk of the UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County Client's Request via email (preceded by telephone conversation at 925- 608-6683). Thanks for your interest in our distressed navel orange tree.

Have you ever seen a tree that looks like it got a bad haircut? Or was just plain unattractive? Chances are this tree was pruned incorrectly using a practice called topping.