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Pistachio production has been expanding, particularly into marginal soils with high salts, boron, and even sodic conditions. One plant that is endemic to these conditions, alkaliweed, has been reported in these orchards.

by Jane Callier UC Master Gardeners of Napa County continued touring each others gardens on June 9th. The first stop was a delightful garden with multiple purposes. The front garden featured plants requiring very little water and many California native plants were thriving.

General situation After a slow, late start to the season, summer has finally arrived and is staying. Kings will see temperatures building over the next few days and settling into an extended period with 100+ highs, including several days with highs over 110.

General situation After a slow, late start to the season, summer has finally arrived and is staying. Fresno will see temperatures building over the next few days and settling into an extended period with 100+ highs, with several highs in excess of 110 predicted.

General situation After a slow, late start to the season, summer has finally arrived and is staying. Merced will see temperatures building over the next few days and settling into an extended period with 100+ highs. All that heat will really accelerate thrips development and increase their activity.

General situation After a slow, late start to the season, summer has finally arrived and is staying. Stanislaus will see temperatures building over the next few days and settling into an extended period with 100+ highs.

General situation After a slow, late start to the season, summer has finally arrived and is staying. Eastern San Joaquin will see temperatures building over the next few days and settling into an extended period with 100+ highs.

General situation After a slow, late start to the season, summer has finally arrived and is staying. Western San Joaquin will see temperatures building over the next few days and settling into an extended period with 100+ highs.

General situation After a slow, late start to the season, summer has finally arrived and is staying. Northern counties will see temperatures building over the next few days and settling into an extended period with 100+ highs.

A UC Davis research team has discovered that both a harmful plant bacterium and a parasitic worm can mimic a plant peptide hormone to enhance their ability to infect plants.