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Perennial Pepperweed, Telar and Organic Matter?

November 9, 2020
By Thomas J Getts
A few months ago Rob Wilson wrote an excellent blog highlighting perennial pepperweed patches he was seeing in the Klamath Basin. It is a terrible noxious weed, which is found throughout much of the state, from sea level up to 8,000 ft. in the Sierras.
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From left, UCCE small-farm team members Jesus Ontiveros Barajas, Marianna Castiaux and Jacob Roberson distributed COVID-19 safety kits to small-scale farmers in Fresno County. Photo by Carmen Mendoza
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New research identifies UCCE disaster management needs

October 30, 2020
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Californians have been dealing with wildfires, the pandemic, power shutdowns, excessive heat and drought, sometimes all at the same time. In every county, UC Cooperative Extension is there to assist community members.
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Gerry Spinelli
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Names in the News

October 30, 2020
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Spinelli named UCCE horticulture advisor Gerardo Spinelli joined UC Cooperative Extension in San Diego County as a production horticulture advisor on Oct. 12, 2020. He will work with nurseries, floriculture and controlled environment plant production.
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Gaillardia and Santolina
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Start Your Own Nursery!

October 20, 2020
Some years back, I toyed with the idea of starting my own wholesale nursery business. We're not talking acres of palm trees in huge wooden planters here, just a few kinds of natives, wildflowers and grasses.
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Malting Barley in the Tulelake Basin
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Malting Barley: New Resources Available

October 9, 2020
By Mark E Lundy
California's craft brewing industry is continuing to expand its market presence in the state. However, only a small percentage of malting barley used in California is grown within its borders. The primary bottleneck in the supply is the lack of malting facilities.
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Salvia (photos by Betty Victor)
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Fire-Resistant, Not Fire-Proof

October 8, 2020
This time reminds me of when we lived at South Lake Tahoe several years ago. We had a house that had approximately 40 pine trees in the back part of the lot. We were told that we had to religiously rake up the fallen needles and remove the dead limbs from the trees.
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UC Master Gardener Program staff, academics, and lead volunteers met Monday, September 28 via Zoom to share best practices and contribute to program development.
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Annual Coordinator Meeting Goes Virtual

October 7, 2020
By Marisa A Coyne
Each year, UC Master Gardener program coordinators from across the state gather together to engage in professional development, share successes, troubleshoot challenges, and connect with UC ANR resources to improve program delivery.
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UCCE forestry advisor Michael Jones.
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California must become a fire-adapted civilization, UCCE expert says

October 6, 2020
The vast California acreage burned in 2020 and the protracted smoky skies should signal state residents and officials to adapt to a new reality, reported Ezra David Romero on Capital Public Radio. The 4 million acres of wildland burned this year isn't unprecedented. Before 1800, 4.
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Pickled vegetables on a serving plate with fork
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Pick a Peck of Pickled Peppers! Oh My!

October 5, 2020
It is that time of the year when gardens are still producing, but maybe starting to slow down. Are you tired of canning and dehydrating your harvest? It's been so hot; I know I'm looking for any excuse not to heat up my kitchen.
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