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Stinknet (Oncosiphon piluliferum, aka globe chamomile) is a noxious winter annual that is spreading across Southern California and poses threats to wildlands, rangelands and agricultural areas. This invasive plant was first discovered in Riverside County in the early 1980's.

By Gerry Spinelli, Production Horticulture Advisor with the University of California Cooperative Extension If you inject fertilizer into your irrigation system, you probably have a target concentration of nitrate that you are trying to achieve.

New irrigation tools and strategies may assist avocado growers in San Diego County to enhance resource-use efficiency, water quality, and economic gains Avocado is primarily grown in Southern and Central California, typically in regions tempered by coastal climates and fine or course sandy loam soil...

Author: Eric Middleton, Area IPM Advisor A loud buzzing A flash of metallic green What was that? A common sight during summers and early fall in San Diego, youve probably observed green fruit beetles in your neighborhood.

Eric Middleton joined UC Cooperative Extension as an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Advisor at the beginning of June 2022. Although he is based in San Diego County, Eric is also responsible for IPM needs in Orange and Los Angeles counties.

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The San Diego County 4-H Youth Development Program provides all children between the ages of 5 and 19 a safe, inclusive and a bias free environment. Youth are guided and mentored by adult certified 4-H leaders. Youth learn life skills through hands on experiential learning.

The Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri, is a tiny, mottled brown insect about the size of an aphid. This insect poses a serious threat to California's citrus trees because it vectors the pathogen that causes huanglongbing disease (HLB).

Wondering what plants make the most sense for San Diego gardens this year? Want to grow magnificent roses and stunning succulents in the same backyard? Tired of losing your fruits and vegetables to bugs and hungry wildlife?

Photo Credit: The Desert Review Oli G. Bachie is now the new County Director of the University of California Cooperative Extension San Diego (UCCE). He is also the Agronomy Advisor for Imperial, Riverside and San Diego counties.