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On Meds? Soon Grapefruit Might be on the Menu

January 16, 2025
By Ben A Faber
Grapefruit and pummelo contain compounds called furanocoumarins that may affect the blood levels of more than 100 prescription drugs, so that people taking these medications are advised to remove these fruits from their diets.
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UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

Best Practices for Using Glufosinate in Hops

January 16, 2025
By Brad Hanson
Reposted from the "Weeders of the West" blog with author's permission. Marcelo Moretti summary of research on glufosinate best practices in hops (direct link to article). -Brad Posted by jenna.osiensky | January 9, 2025 Marcelo L.
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Ag Pass Program for Fire Areas

January 15, 2025
By Ben A Faber
It's Fire Season AG Pass Information: https://www.readyventuracounty.org/agriculture/ Ventura County Fire, the Sheriff's Office of Emergency Services and the Department of Agriculture Weights & Measures, will be offering another in-person training class.
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Avocado Pollination Workshop

January 14, 2025
By Ben A Faber
CAS,CAC and UC Our Next Seminar February 5 (1 PM - 4 PM) In person United Water Conservation District 1701 Lombard St.
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The UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day scientists and volunteers will be wearing purple T-shirts that feature the nine museums or collections.
Bug Squad: Article

Feb. 8 is UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day: A Super Science Day

January 13, 2025
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Have you ever wished that you and your family and friends could visit the UC Davis campus and chat with the scientists about their research and see their work? You can. The 14th annual UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day, also known as "Super Science Day," is set for Saturday, Feb. 8.
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Rats!!!!

January 13, 2025
By Ben A Faber
Rodents, particularly rats, have wreaked havoc in California orchards and vineyards this year. Some growers have reported yield losses, damage to trees and destruction of irrigation lines, electrical wiring and other infrastructure.
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CropManage: Online Irrigation and Nutrient Management Tool: Article

2025 CropManage Hands-On Workshop - Watsonville

January 10, 2025
By Mercy Olmstead
Bringing Irrigation and Nutrient Management Decision-Support to the Field CropManage Hands-On Workshop & Office Hours - Watsonville Date: January 23, 2025 Time: 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM Location: Watsonville Public Library, 275 Main St.
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L to R: Gerry Spinelli, Chris Shogren, UCCE Environmental Horticulture Advisor, Lindsey Pedroncelli and Natalie Levy, UCCE Soil Health and Organics Material Management Advisor, pose with a batch of fresh pesto.
ANR Employee News: Article

South Coast REC studies pesto profitability for small-scale basil growers

January 10, 2025
By Saoimanu Sope
UC ANR advisors, staff research methods in conserving highly perishable product If you visited the greenhouse at the University of California South Coast Research and Extension Center in early fall, you would have smelled a sweet aroma with notes of lemon, pepper and licorice.
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CropManage: Online Irrigation and Nutrient Management Tool: Article

2025 San Joaquin Valley Integrated Water and Nitrogen Management Trainings

January 10, 2025
By Mercy Olmstead
SSJV Water Quality Coalitions are excited to offer a FREE 2-day training event through their joint management practices evaluation program (SSJV MPEP). The training will be held in January 2025 at three convenient locations: Bakersfield, Parlier, and Tulare.
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