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In this issue: Spring & Early Summer Orchard Considerations Thinning Prunes Update on Rootstocks for Prune Production...

In this issue: Almond Management Considerations: Spring & Early Summer Potassium Deficiency Rootstock Trial for Boron Tolerance Observations on Butte County Rootstock Trials Hull Split Timing and Sprayer Practices for Best Pest Control Results Advisor Farewell Propiconazole (Tilt, Bumper, etc.

Spring & Early Summer Orchard Considerations Thinning Prunes Update on Rootstocks for Prune Production ANNOUNCEMENTS PPE in short supply for farm work during COVID-19...

Shelf Life By Carol Michael UCCE Master Food Preserver As we shelter at home and go through our stored food, I want to know if I can safely serve a jar of homemade pickles preserved in 2012? When should I throw food out? Craig R.

Almond Management Considerations Potassium deficiency Rootstock trial for boron tolerance - 2019 Update Observation on Butte County Rootstock Trials Hull split timing and sprayer practices for best control results Advisor Farewell Propiconazole (Tilt, Bumper, etc.

Food Storage By Carol Michael UCCE Master Food Preserver How can we tell if canned/frozen/packaged food is still good to eat? What do the package dates tell us? Joanne F., Arroyo Grande, CA Almost everyone can relate to these timely questions.

Handling Groceries By Carol Michael UCCE Master Food Preserver Are there special precautions I need to take when buying groceries during the COVID-19 pandemic? Jack M., Nipomo, CA Shopping for and handling groceries during COVID-19 is new to all of us.

This morning I was out with several members of our research team on the northwest side of the valley planting a variety trial. The grower we were working with had just finished planting all of his rice acreage (1200 ac) yesterday (April 30). Pretty amazing how fast the rice is getting in this year.

The President's Advisory Commission on Agriculture and Natural Resources met via Zoom April 9 as everyone was sheltering in place during the coronavirus pandemic. Jean-Mari Peltier, PAC chair, welcomed the PAC members for their last meeting with President Janet Napolitano.

"I love it when they say, You've taught me something new.' When Lisa Blecker hears these words from workshop participants, she says it is one of the greatest satisfactions in her role as a pesticide safety education coordinator with the UC Integrated Pest Management Program.