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May 2019

April 29, 2019
Here is the May 2019 4-H Spirit newsletter- Has lots of upcoming event information and more! Enjoy!...
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Painted lady butterfly eggs are laid singly on plants, including sunflower, a host of painted ladies.
Alfalfa & Forage News: Article

Painted lady butterflies on the move!

April 29, 2019
By Rachael Long
Painted lady butterflies (Vanessa cardui) are dazzling us with color, but surprising us with sporadic finds of caterpillars on crops this year, including alfalfa, pistachio, walnuts, artichokes, and hybrid sunflower (see IPM Advisor Emily Symmes blog: What's that Caterpillar on my Weeds?).
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Powdery mildew on a strawberry. (Photo: Steven Koike)
ANR News Blog: Article

Sulfur could be related to cases of asthma near farming communities

April 29, 2019
By Jeannette Warnert
Sulfur is a natural element that can be used in strawberries, grapes and other crops to protect fruit from powdery mildew, a fungal disease that results in damaged fruit, reported Eilis O'Neil on Reveal, a podcast produced by the Center for Investigative Reporting and PRX.
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Bagged soil products
Under the Solano Sun: Article

All Bagged Soils are Not Equal

April 29, 2019
Now that spring is here, the garden centers are adverting, potting soil, garden soil, and other bagged soils on sale. But be aware that not all packaged soils are the same.
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Stanislaus County: Article

Evapotranspiration Report - 04/25/2019

April 29, 2019
Hello all, Please find the attached document to provide the previous weeks estimated water use report in terms of evapotranspiration for almonds, peaches, walnuts, established vineyard, alfalfa, and pasture in Stanislaus County.
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SJER Burned Site
UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

Weeds and Wildfire

April 29, 2019
Thanks to the recent hot weather (already surpassing 90 degrees several days in a row), we are starting to see the lush green hills near Fresno transition into gold.
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walking on water
Topics in Subtropics: Article

When Plants Suffer, People Suffer Too

April 29, 2019
By Ben A Faber
Reflections on Water People and Trees Coastal California is a hard environment to decide when to irrigate. Fog and rain vary from season to season and day to day. Depending on the proximity to the coast and elevation, average rainfall in Ventura is about 18 inches.
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