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A sky-high Gulf Fritillary caterpillar munches on a passionflower vine (Passiflora). (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

A Sky-High Caterpillar

July 19, 2022
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
When you're in your garden, look up. Sometimes you'll see a Gulf Fritillary caterpillar outlined against the sky, munching away on its host plant, the passionflower vine (Passiflora). The bright orange caterpillars can be as striking as the adults (Agraulis vanillae).
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Kern County: Article

Kern UCCE/DWR Weekly Crop Water Use Report 07-18-2022

July 19, 2022
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 07-18-2022" ET Report 07-18-2022 Please see disclaimer link below: University of California Divisi...
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photos by Lanie Keystone
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Elfin Forest-A Central Coast Wonder

July 19, 2022
On a recent trip to the California Central Coast, we happened upon a magical wonderEl Moro Elfin Forest Natural Area. It was an especially wonderful surprise for us, as we had lived in Santa Barbara for over 20 years, and had been to the Central Coast many, many times over the years.
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Comparison of average fruit size from July 18 harvest. Difference is statistically significant.
Strawberries and Caneberries: Article

Relationship of Lygus Infestations and Fruit Size in Strawberry

July 19, 2022
By Mark P Bolda
While we are all familiar with the fruit twisting and "monkey facing" caused by lygus bugs in strawberry fruit, we may have been kept unaware of other possible effects of these pests because of low treatment efficacy.
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Prunus armeniaca. photo by Michelle Krespi
Under the Solano Sun: Article

More Garden Surprises

July 19, 2022
Inheriting a mature garden has been a rewarding and surprising experience. It seems as if every day something shoots from the soil that I had no idea was there, or something blooms revealing itself in its floral glory.
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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

New study shows longer participation in WIC is associated with higher diet quality and improved food security in children

July 18, 2022
By Danielle Lee, Lorrene D Ritchie
The federal Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) provides supplemental healthy foods, health care and social service referrals, breastfeeding support, and nutrition education for pregnant and postpartum women and children up to age five in families with low in...
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