Test PB Collection: FTE

Ive noticed a slow and increasing trend lately, the level of communication about weeds has been on the decline. Now I have very little data outside of Southern California to back up my assertion, so I look to you to provide a sense of optimism.

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A "she bee" on a hebe. That has a nice ring to it. It was Jan. 7, an unseasonably warm day for winter and we decided to take advantage of it by driving to the Loch Lomond Marina in San Rafael.

Abstract: Organic mulches could be a part of a wide strategy of integrated weed management in vegetable production systems.

It's good to see the growing number of seminars, lectures and workshops on pollinators. The more we know about our pollinators, the better we'll be able to protect and sustain them.

Livestock Bowl, Fair News, Home Ec Review entry form, rules and information.

Reposted from a recent WSSA press release on herbicide resistant weeds by the Weed Science Society of America.

The light 2011 olive crop may result in a heavy crop load in 2012. With the prospect of a heavy crop load, it may be wise to consider thinning to reduce fruit quantity and increase fruit size. Management of fruit size may be achieved by pruning and/or chemical thinning.

If you're interested in pollen and pollinators, you'll want to attend the UC Davis Department of Entomology seminar at 12:10 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 1 in 122 Briggs Hall.

Almond Meeting Notice for February 2nd!...