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Nut, Olive and Prune Programmatic News: Article

UC Davis updates nitrogen removal coefficients for table olive

June 23, 2025
By Elizabeth J Fichtner, Daniel J Geisseler
This blog contains archived digital materials published or created by the Tulare County Cooperative Extension prior to April 24, 2026 that are not digitally accessible.UC Davis updates nitrogen removal coefficients for table oliveElizabeth Fichtner, Farm Advisor, UCCE Tulare County and Daniel Geisseler, CE…
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Under the Solano Sun: Article

Wilson Flock of Cluckers-Keeping Chickens Cool During Summer Heat

June 23, 2025
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Blog by Peter WilsonJuly of 2013, at a family reunion on Kawaii Island of Hawaii, I fell in love with the Momma Hen and her 13-baby chicks. It didn’t take long for me to decide to get chicks after returning home to Vallejo. It was early August; I ordered a few chicks to the Wilson Villa and Garden. That…
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Crucial academic research could sunset. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Academic Research in Jeopardy

June 20, 2025
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 If you're concerned about the loss of academic research in our universities--why it matters and what you can do--you'll want to register for this UC Davis-based webinar. Nobel Laureate Randy Schekman, a Distinguished Professor in the UC Berkeley Department of Molecular and Cell Biology--and…
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Nut, Olive and Prune Programmatic News: Article

Variety and neighboring crops are predictors of leaffooted bug risk in almond

June 20, 2025
By Elizabeth J Fichtner, David R Haviland
This blog contains archived digital materials published or created by the Tulare County Cooperative Extension prior to April 24, 2026 that are not digitally accessible.Variety and neighboring crops are predictors of leaffooted bug risk in almondElizabeth Fichtner, UCCE Farm Advisor, Tulare County and David…
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Residentes mayores de Oaks on Florence realizan ejercicios de estiramiento como parte de una clase de nutrición y bienestar impartida por CalFresh Healthy Living, UCCE Los Ángeles. La iniciativa promueve hábitos saludables a través de actividades prácticas y educación culturalmente relevante.
Nuestra Comunidad: Article

CalFresh Healthy Living, UC In Action!

June 20, 2025
By Ricardo A Vela
  In 2024, CalFresh Healthy Living (CFHL), UCCE Los Angeles, and the Hope Through Housing Foundation established a collaborative effort to promote healthier lifestyles among seniors. This partnership provided nutrition education and wellness classes to Oaks on Florence, an affordable senior housing…
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🌿 Join us for a Grazing Workshop! 🐄
Cooperative Extension, Sutter-Yuba Counties: Event

GRASS ROOTS GRAZING: Rangeland & Pasture Management

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Jun 24, 2025

🌿 Join us for a Grazing Workshop! 🐄UC Cooperative Extension and Sierra Harvest invite you to Grass Roots Grazing: Rangeland & Pasture Management, part of the Sierra Harvest Ag Skills Series!📍 Sierra Foothill Research and Extension Center📅 Tuesday, June 24th🕟 4:30 – 6:30 PM💵 $20 registration — sign up…
Cooperative Extension, Sutter-Yuba Counties
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The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

Totally Tomatoes, a Seed Saving Workshop on July 26, 2025

June 20, 2025
By Anne E Schellman
 If you've ever wanted to learn how to save seeds, this class is for you! Discover the secrets of saving tomato seeds, including the difference between hybrids and heirlooms and which are best to save. We'll walk you through the seed-saving process step by step. During the hands-on portion, you'll…
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Volunteers at the goldspotted oak borer blitz gather around an oak tree.
Blog - Forest Research and Outreach : Article

Invasive beetles are killing oak trees; UC ANR community scientists are fighting back

June 20, 2025
By Caroline D Champlin
 The invasive goldspotted oak borer first struck San Diego County woodlands over a decade ago, and the damage over successive years left “boneyards” behind. That’s how Jan Gonzales describes the dead trees removed after suffering an infestation of the tiny beetles — just piles of chopped wood…
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UC Environmental Stewards: Event

California Naturalist Course with Norco College

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Aug 25, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025

BIO 21 California Naturalist, 3 UnitsIntroduction to California's unique ecology and stewardship of California's natural communities with certification as a California Naturalist and training in Project Learning Tree. The UC ANR California Naturalist program uses a science curriculum, hands-on learning,…
UC Environmental Stewards
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