UC Cooperative Extension advisor Ramiro Lobo has found that the unusually beautiful fruiting cactus - pitahaya or dragon fruit - thrives in Southern California's mild climate. Pitahaya do well in regions where avocados are produced, but use much less water.
General outlook We're heading into to a run of slightly warmer weather which will last about a week and accelerate thrips development. With some planting still in progress and many crops at an early stage of growth we're already seeing some TSWV in Fresno Co.
General outlook We're heading into to a run of slightly warmer weather which will last about a week and accelerate thrips development. Although we haven't heard of any TSWV in Merced Co.
General outlook We're heading into to a run of slightly warmer weather which will last about a week and accelerate thrips development. Although we haven't heard of any TSWV in Stansilaus Co.
General outlook Planting is underway in the Dixon area but a lot of crop area has only just gone in the ground. We're heading into to a run of slightly warmer weather which will last about a week and accelerate thrips development.
Ah, Saturday, April 17. It's the 107th Annual UC Davis Picnic Day! What's a picnic without bugs? This year's event, all virtual, is themed "Discovering Silver Linings," and you can do just that by watching the pre-recorded videos and by participating in the Zoom sessions.
What's a picnic without bugs? Entomological offerings will be showcased at the 107th annual UC Davis Picnic Day, themed "Discovering Silver Linings," to take place virtually on Saturday, April 17.
