Agriculture

Here's the latest issue of the UC (ANR) Cooperative Extension Lassen County Farm Advisor's Update newsletter: November 2020 contents: Is Irrigating Alfalfa After Last Cutting a Good Idea? What To Do When an Animal Dies?

Sharing a survey seeking input on tree and vine cropping system weed control practices and interest in novel technologies as we develop research ideas and priorities with colleagues (and former UC weeders!) around the country. -Brad Survey link: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.

El Da de Accin de Gracias puede ser un tiempo de celebracin, gratitud y compartir.

In many ways our pest and disease management of fruit tree crops are exacerbated by our cultural practices. Avocado and citrus offer some very clear demonstrations of how we manage our trees can lead to reduced pesticide use.

The California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP) provides CalFresh shoppers a dollar-for-dollar match when purchasing California-grown fruits and vegetables at participating Certified Farmers Markets and small food stores. Over 4.

They knew the answer. "A worker honey bee has how many pairs of wax glands on its abdomen?" That would be four, answered the UC Davis Entomology Team did at the Entomological Society of America's Virtual Entomology Games, a college-bowl type of competition formerly known as the Linnaean Games.

The first sighting of emerald ash borer in North America occurred in 2002, when it was discovered attacking ash trees in Ontario, Canada and what U.S. state? If you answered Michigan, as the UC Davis Entomology Team did, you're right.

Good afternoon Growers! Just like you, the Intermountain UCCE researchers have had a busy year, despite the turmoil surrounding us. Now that field work is done, it's time to take a look at the results.

University of California Cooperative Extension Sutter-Yuba-Colusa is holding a 3-hour pest management webinar on Wednesday, December 9th, 2020 to provide pest management information and research updates on some of the major annual crops in the Sacramento Valley.

Please register for Nitrogen Management Plan Self-Certification Webinar on Tuesday and Wednesday, November 17/18, 2020 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST at: https://attendee.gototraining.