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Tree of Heaven

March 26, 2018
Tree-of heaven is an invasive weed. A tree of heaven it is not! It was initially valued as an urban street tree and was widely planted in the United States particularly around the Baltimore and Washington D.C. area. Tree-of heaven can reach heights of 80 feet and grow to 3 feet in diameter.
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Aphids

March 19, 2018
Almost every plant has one or more aphid species that occasionally feed on it. Although aphids can curl leaves and produce stick honeydew, they rarely kill plants. When aphid numbers are high, natural enemies frequently feed on them. When pesticides are necessary, use less toxic products.
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Effects of Medusahead on Beef Cattle Gains
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Effects of medusahead on beef cattle gains

March 18, 2018
By Theresa A Becchetti
Here is a short summary written by Theresa Becchetti, University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Livestock and Natural Resource Advisor on the Effects of Medusahead on Beef Cattle Gains project.
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Catchweed Bedstraw

March 12, 2018
Such a silly name for a bad, bad weed. This weed seemed to appear overnight in 2010. It is invasive! Catchweed bedstraw is a summer annual broadleaf plant that is starting to show in your gardens now! Its bristles attach to people's clothing and the hair of animals, aiding in its dispersal.
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Gophers

March 5, 2018
Gophers are small burrowing rodents that feed on roots of many plants. A single gopher can ruin a garden in a short time and gopher gnawing can damage irrigation lines and sprinkler systems. Early detection is critical to prevent damage.
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Repair Worn or Broken Irrigation Components

February 27, 2018
Both sprinkler and drip irrigation systems should be checked regularly for broken components for leaks that may otherwise go undetected. Examples are clogged nozzles, worn nozzles, tilted sprinkler heads and heads in the same zone with varying output rates.
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What to Look for in a Healthy Plant

February 20, 2018
It's that time of the year where we head to the garden center to purchase plants. Here are a few tips to purchasing a healthy plant? Quality of garden center - Take an overview of the plant department. Look to see if the plants look healthy.
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Reminder: Grower Meeting this Wednesday, February 21st

February 19, 2018
Rotational Crop Grower Meeting Wednesday, February 21st, 2018, 8 a.m. - Noon Norton Hall, 70 Cottonwood Street, Woodland 7:45 a.m. Registration, Coffee, and Donuts 8:00 a.m. Announcements 8:10 a.m. Laws and Regulations Update Jenni King, Yolo County Ag Commissioner's Office/ 0.5 DPR Hours Laws 0.
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