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Avocado Irrigation
April 16 (1 -3 PM)
 

Water Knowledge is
Power Knowledge

In-Person and Zoom
 
Topics and Speakers
 
Sources of ET information and their Reliability
By Ali Montazar - UCCE Irrigation Advisor, Imperial/San Diego/ Riverside counties
 
 
Selecting Irrigation Emitters-Drip vs Microsprinkler
Stu Styles - Cal Poly SLO Irrigation Training and Education Center
 
We would love to meet you in person at
The San Diego County Farm Bureau (420 S Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025)
 

If you cannot attend the meeting, register through our Zoom link.
 
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Rats Around

January 24th, 2025
By Ben A Faber
UC IPM recently hosted a webinar on rat management presented by Dr. Niamh Quinn. During this webinar attendees were able to ask the expert their burning questions about rats and their management. Below are responses to common questions from the webinar.
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Not All Avocado Oils are as Claimed

January 17th, 2025
By Ben A Faber
Avocado oil has become a popular choice for many people in recent years because of its heart-healthy benefits and versatility in cooking. However, not all avocado oil products on store shelves are created equal. Some products are labeled as pure avocado oil when they contain other oils or additives.
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On Meds? Soon Grapefruit Might be on the Menu

January 16th, 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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Ag Pass Program for Fire Areas

January 15th, 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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