Ongoing research

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Apple Trees at Lake Arrowhead's Orchard Bay.
UCCE Master Gardeners of San Bernardino County Blogs: Article

Fruit Trees, Preserves and Drought-Efficient Gardening for the Mountains

March 8, 2018
San Bernardino County Master Gardeners and Fruit Preservers brought their Fruit Trees, Drought Efficient Trees and Shrubs Seminar to the Crestline Library, on Saturday, February 24. The well-attended workshop provided information tailored to the gardening needs of mountain residents.
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Field tour
Livestock & Range: Article

Workshop: Conservation Easements to Keep Ranches Working

March 7, 2018
By Devii R Rao
Come to a joint meeting of the Central Coast Rangeland Coalition and the California-Pacific Section of the Society for Range Management. The meeting is titled: Conservation Easments to Keep Ranches Working.
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Manure
UCCE Sonoma: Article

CDFA to Fund Alternative Manure Management Practices in 2018

March 7, 2018
By Randi A Black
Through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) was awarded $99 million for the 2018 Dairy Digester Research and Development (DDRDP) and Alternative Manure Management Programs (AMMP) in 2018.
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Local farmers tour Sebastopol’s Community Market during a UCCE Tour to Meet Buyers in December
UCCE Sonoma: Article

North Bay Farmers Explore New Local Sales Opportunities

March 7, 2018
Small- to mid-scale produce farmers know that direct marketing--that is to say, making sales directly to consumer at farmers markets, farm stands, and similar channels--cuts out middlemen and helps farmers retain the greatest portion of their sales.
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Lake County: Article

March 2018

March 7, 2018
March Update 4-H Summer Camp, 4-H Fling & Expo Information and Entry Form, Alexander Memorial Scholarship Information, Citizenship & Leadership Pizza Fundraiser Information, Tractor Supply Fundraiser, Presentation Day Plaque Winners and Pictures, Calendar of Events and more.........
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Fig. 1. Yellowing and tip burning of wheat from frost injury. (Photo courtesy of PCA.)
UC Small Grains Blog: Article

Frost Injury in Wheat

March 7, 2018
By Michelle M Leinfelder-Miles
I have received a couple inquiries from Pest Control Advisors about wheat that is showing leaf tip yellowing and burning (Fig. 1). Their suspicion is frost injury, and with the weather we have experienced over the last several weeks, their suspicion is likely true.
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A view of Lake Wakatipu and Queenstown, the venue for the Symposium.
UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

DRAAWP in on New Zealand

March 7, 2018
By Guy Kyser
The Delta Region Areawide Aquatic Weed Project (DRAAWP) was represented by two presentations to the 15th International Symposium of Aquatic Plants, held February 18-23 2018 in Queenstown, New Zealand.
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San Joaquin County 4-H: Article

Support 4-H by purchasing a paper clover at JoAnn Fabrics

March 7, 2018
During the months of February and March, millions of JOANN customers, 4-H members and supporters will have a chance to share their hearts and show their love by equipping local Clubs with resources to reach more kids in need.
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