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Tarped Against ACP

March 24th, 2021
By Ben A Faber
Researchers at the California Data Analysis and Tactical Operations Center (DATOC) have analyzed Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) trapping data along major transportation routes before and after tarping regulations for bulk citrus shipments were enacted.
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Growers considering planting pistachios can refer to a new UC study for estimated production costs and returns.
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Pistachio production costs outlined in UC study

March 18th, 2021
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
The popularity of pistachios as a healthy snack continues to drive demand. California's pistachio crop was valued at $1.94 billion in 2019, according to the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
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A honey bee on honeycomb. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
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Honey, What's Going On with the Honey?

March 15th, 2021
Honey, what's going on with the honey? If you're a beekeeper, a food retailer, in honey production or just want to know more about honey adulteration and food authenticity and what you can do about it, this one's for you.
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Managing Weeds in Grasslands and Rangelands in the Context of Fire in CA
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Managing Weeds in Grasslands and Rangelands webinar

February 8th, 2021
If you missed the Managing Weeds in Grasslands and Rangelands in the Context of Fire in California webinar on Nov. 18, 2020 (9 AM-12 noon PST), you're in luck. We have the recordings of each presentation here.
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An almond blossom graces an area near the Benicia marina on Jan. 23, 2021. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
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Hear That Buzz? Almond Pollination Season Is Approaching

January 29th, 2021
Hear that buzz? California almond pollination season is approaching. The season usually begins around Valentine's Day, Feb. 14, but we usually see the first-of-the-year almond blooms in mid-January in a hot spot near the Benicia marina. That's where we saw them on Jan.
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Grace Woodmansee
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Names in the News

December 22nd, 2020
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Woodmansee named UCCE livestock and natural resources advisor Grace Woodmansee will join UC Cooperative Extension in Siskiyou County as a livestock and natural resources advisor on Jan. 4, 2021.
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