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Who hasn't marveled at a dandelion that thrives as it grows from a tiny crack in the pavement? Or more improbably, a tree growing from a rocky outcrop? It makes us stop and reconsider what we know about growth requirements for plants.

In this issue: SWEEP and Healthy Soils Program: new grant framework proposed by CDFA October Events in the San Joaquin Valley Upcoming Ag Conferences CDFA is Accepting Applications for the Conservation Agriculture Planning Grants Program...

If you've been following the statewide news on the yellow fever mosquito, Aedes ageypti, you'll want to hear a seminar by Olivia Winokur on Wednesday, Oct. 5.

Please see below link to access "How To Use Weekly Crop Water Use (ET) Reports to Assist Farm Water Management" How to Use Weekly Crop Water Use Report Please see below link to access "Weekly ET Report 10-03-2022" ET Report 10-03-2022 Please see disclaimer link below: University of California Divisi...

Results for the 2021-2022 fall-planted UC Small Grain Variety Trials are now available at: http://smallgrains.ucanr.edu/Variety_Selection/ Due to changing trends in California small grain production, there is a growing need for information on variety-specific forage biomass productivity.

The UC Davis Bee Haven, part of the Department of Entomology and Nematology, will host two fall hybrid (online and in-person) courses: "I Planted a Bee Garden: Now What?" and "Pruning the Bee Garden." Christine Casey, academic program management officer of the Bee Haven, will teach the classes.

Abiotic plant disorders are generally caused by environmental conditions, rather than microorganisms. They are sometimes called noninfectious diseases. Abiotic disorders can develop if a plant's needs are not being met.

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Throughout history bats have been objects of fear, hostility, and myths, largely due to their nocturnal, mysterious behavior. Horror movies and media exaggerations has led people to believe they are dangerous disease-ridden blood suckers. The truth is very different.

Once you know what a dragon fruit looks like, you will never forget it. The bright red, sometimes yellow or purple, scaly skin makes for a dramatic appearance. One that will surely leave an impression.