Test PB Collection: FTE

If you like insects, macro photography, and cool calendars, you'll want to order the "World of Insects" calendar, published by the Entomological Society of America. You'll see insects you've never seen before--and learn a little about them.

The Farms, Food, Future Initiative celebrated its first anniversary with an All Gears meeting on Dec. 5 at Fresno State University. This meeting was not just a commemoration, but a forward-looking forum, addressing the vital components of agrifood technology and workforce development.

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A 20-year experiment in the Sierra Nevada confirms that different forest management techniques prescribed burning, restoration thinning or a combination of both are effective at reducing the risk of catastrophic wildfire in California.

Dear Colleagues, USDA NIFA is soliciting proposals for the Children, Youth and Families at Risk (CYFAR) Sustainable Community Projects (SCP).

For 40 years, the University of California Master Gardener Program of San Diego County has upheld its mission of providing research-based information about home horticulture and pest management to the public, while earning and sustaining the community's trust in doing so.

NOTE: The editor was slow in posting this blog. Apologies to the author. November came fast and the weather has been warm, but it is now time to consider my next gardening steps for the winter season. It is finally starting to cool down and prospects for rain are looming.

A 20-year experiment in the Sierra Nevada confirms that different forest management techniques prescribed burning, restoration thinning or a combination of both are effective at reducing the risk of catastrophic wildfire in California.

Tasks Remove fallen camellia blossoms promptly to prevent petal blight on next year's flowers Mistletoe is very difficult to control because reinfestation occurs from nearby infected trees. An infected branch must be removed at its points of origin and at least one foot below the cluster.

This year we saw severe blast in some areas of the Valley. I did not see any leaf blast during tillering and only noticed blast during heading. After talking with some growers and PCAs, it seems that this was common in several areas.