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Join us at this in-person field day to learn about the transformation potential of cover crops!
When: Tuesday May 28, 2024 8:45am - 12pm
Part 1: UC Hansen REC, 5352 Beardsley Rd. Camarillo
Part 2: Rodale Institute California Organic Center, McGrath Farm 1012 W Ventura Blvd. Camarillo
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Central Coast Hub Field Day: Cover Crops in Action | 5/28/2024 |
ESA Annual Meeting 2024 | 8/4/2024 |
Steam Use in Greenhouse and Nursery Systems
by Emma Volk and Dr. Steve Fennimore
Steam has long been utilized to control soilborne pathogens, pests, and weeds. The question is not if steam can control pests and diseases, but if it can be efficient and cost-effective in agricultural settings.
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Snakeflies
Watch out ACP, Persea Mite, Avocado Thrips. Here comes Snake Fly. Not a snake. And not a fly. But a snakefly. It's always fun to be reminded that there are lots of different predators out there, and this one is one of the more voracious. Although because...
Cover Crop Field Day - May 28
Come learn about what cover crops grow in Ventura and how they can be managed
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The first half of the event will take place Hansen REC featuring 19 diverse cover crop s and croip crop mixes with unique features and benefits. The...
Samples of Avocado Sunblotch Needed
Tree Samples Needed for Avocado Sunblotch Viroid Disease Study
Avocado sunblotch viroid is an established disease in California that causes symptoms on all plant parts including leaves, stem, seeds, roots and flowers. Asymptomatic infection also occurs....
What's Happening with Florida Citrus??
Click here to view the May 2024 digital edition.
CDFA has declared a quarantine in Ventura County following the detection of the citrus disease Huanglongbing (HLB), or citrus greening, in two citrus trees on one residential property in the city of Santa Paula. These detections are the first HLB-positive trees in Ventura County. CDFA is working with the USDA and the Ventura County Agricultural Commissioner on this cooperative project.
The detection will require a mandatory five-mile-radius quarantine area around the find site to restrict the movement of citrus fruit, trees, and related plant material. The quarantine area is bordered on the north by Ojai Road; on the south by E Los Angeles Avenue; on the west by Wells Road; and on the east by Balcom Canyon Road. HLB quarantine maps for Ventura County are available online at:
https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/citrus/pests_diseases/hlb/regulation.html.
New beginnings for the Hansen Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Camarillo
In December 2022, the University of California acquired a 114-acre farm property on the west side of Camarillo to become the new home of the Hansen Agricultural Research and Extension Center. The ultimate goal of the new Hansen Agricultural Research and Extension Center is to become a vibrant research and education hub that provides science-based solutions and is responsive to the needs of agricultural, rural and urban communities and the environment in Ventura County. Use this link to read the complete article: A New Home for HAREC
The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Division (UC ANR) operates nine Research and Extension Centers (RECs) throughout California. Each has unique ecological resources and connects research and extension activities to regional challenges and issues. Learn about all nine extensions here:
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Accelerating Sustainable Pest Management: A Roadmap for California
Christopher Greer, UC IPM and Plant Pathology Advisor, discusses findings and makes recommendations about "Accelerating Sustainable Pest Management: A Roadmap for California," a document resulting from 21 months of research by the Sustainable Pest Management (SPM) Work Group regarding California's transition from high-risk pesticides to safer, more sustainable methods of pest control in both agricultural and urban settings. Read the full report: Accelerating Sustainable Pest Management: A Roadmap for California
UCCE Ventura County Welcomes
Lindsey has lived in Ventura County for over 20 years. She is new to the University of California and is excited to be working for ANR and learning about the various programs CE Ventura has to offer. Join me in welcoming Lindsey to the UCCE Ventura County Team.
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Posted on May 7, 2024
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