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Three More Updated Cost of Production Studies Available for Central Coast Berries
My UC colleagues, including Emeritus Advisor Laura Tourte with whom I have worked together...
Broken Pot Fairy Garden
Having seen many pretty pictures of succulent fairy gardens online, I finally decided to attempt...
New UC study estimates costs for growing coastal organic strawberries
A new study that can help growers and other readers estimate costs and potential returns for...
Enthusiastic Team of UC Master Gardeners at Dixon May Fair
It wouldn't be a fair without the UC Master Gardeners.
If you visited the horticulture building...
A U.S.-China trade war would cost California farmers
Loss of China's preferred trade status could hurt crop, dairy and livestock exports
The...
Maggots in your food waste bin?
Indoor food waste bins (also known as kitchen bins or compost bins) have become a popular addition...
Samples of Avocado Sunblotch Needed
Tree Samples Needed for Avocado Sunblotch Viroid Disease Study
Avocado sunblotch viroid is an...
UCCE Joins International Team in Developing Geographic and Climate Adapted Pecan
UCCE Tulare County recently joined an international group of scientists focused on leveraging pecan...
Weed control during pollinator habitat establishment.
Introduction:
Pollinator insects are essential to produce many economically and nutritionally...
Flow Focus: Irrigation Friction Loss
I recently helped one of our local student gardens install a drip irrigation system in some...
Hrdy to fund citrus pest, raptor research
Thanks to the generosity of the Hrdy family, we are pleased to announce that the following...
Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week 2024
The emerald ash borer (EAB) may be beautiful, but it is the most destructive forest pest ever...
Mixing Matters: Maximizing Herbicide Potential
I was talking with a friend the other day about weed control. He had bought a jug of herbicide...
Celebrating Bumble Bees on World Bee Day
It's World Bee Day and there's no better time than to showcase bumble bees, Bombus.
The...
What To Do About White Grubs in Your Vegetable Beds
It's Spring, and many gardeners are turning with anticipation to their vegetable gardening beds...
Conserving Your Legacy - Workshop on June 5, 2024
Are you interested in learning more about transitioning your ranching operations to future...
Garden Rotation Rules of Thumb
Vegetable gardening is both an art and a science, and an important technique for success is crop...
'Bee' at the Bohart Museum Open House to See Bee Observation Hive and Taste Honey
Want to see a bee observation hive, taste honey, and learn about honey bee health?
Those are some...
Green Hall of Famer Oki retires after 29-year UC career
UCCE specialist's research prevents water pollution, reduces water use
When interviewed to...
Delighted Up About Sunchokes
Sunchoke - Jerusalem Artichoke - Sunroot, Helianthus tuberosus
Edible...