UC Organic Farming Research Workgroup Directory

1. Fouche, C.F., R. Van Steenwyck and R. Elkins. 1989. Control of pear psylla, 1988. Insectic.and Acaricide Tests 14(53).

2. Fouche, C.F., R. Van Steenwyck and R. Elkins. 1989. Control of codling moth with insect growth regulators, 1988. ibid.

3. Barnett, W. W., L. Hendricks, W. Asai, R. Elkins, D. Boquist and C. Elmore. 1989. Management of navel orangeworm and ants; (in series: Vegetation management systems in almond orchards) Calif. Agricult. 43(4) :21-22.

4. Elmore, C.L., W. Asai, L. Hendricks and R. Elkins. 1989. Plant composition of orchard floors. ibid. p. 18-20.

5. Elmore, C.L., R. Elkins, G. McGourty and G. Vogel. 1990. Weeds; section in 1990 UC Pear Pest Management Guidelines, p. 48-58.

6. Fouche, C.F., R. Elkins and RA. Van Steenwyck. 1991. Codling moth and pear psylla control, 1990. Insectic. and Acaricide Tests 16(29).

7. Elmore, C., R. Elkins et al. 1993. Weeds; section in 1993 UC Walnut Pest Management Guidelines, p. 27-40.

8. Hasey, Janine K., W.H. Olson and R.B. Elkins. 1994. Summer pruning. Chap. 12 in Kiwifruit Growing and Handling, UCDANR Publ. No. 3344, p. 33-34. Performed the research utilized in chapter.

9. Bethell, R.S. and R. Elkins. 1994. Diseases; section in 1994 UC IPM Pest Management Guidelines, Pears. p. 45-52.

10. Bethell, R.S. and R. Elkins. 1994. Insects and mites; ibid. p. 1-44.

11. Lindow, S.E., G. McGourty and R. Elkins. 1996. Interactions of antibiotics with Pseudomonas fluorescens strain A506 in the control of fireblight and frost injury to pear. Phytopathology, 86(8):841-48. Lead and co-investigator for all Lake County trials.

12. Grossman, Y.L., R.B. Elkins and T.M. DeJong. 1997. Summer pruning does not appear to increase Bartlett pear crop yield on reduced height trees in Northern California. Proceedings of the Sixth International Symposium on Integrating Canopy, Rootstocks and Environmental Physiology in Orchard Systems. Acta Horticulturae No. 451, Vol. 2, B. Barrett, ed. p. 543-549. Lead and co-investigator for all aspects of the research.

13. Elkins, R.B. and H.H. Shorey. 1998. Mating disruption of codling moth (Cydia pomonella) using “puffers”. Proc. of the VIIth Int’l Symposium on Pear Growing, January 1997. Acta Horticulturae No. 475, J. Retamales, ed. p. 503-510.

14. Elkins, R.B., D. Rizzo and E. Whiting. 1998. Biology and Management of Armillaria root disease in pear in California. ibid., p. 453-458.

15. Hendricks, Lonnie C., W.W. Coates, R.B. Elkins, H. McGranahan, H.A. Phillips, D.E. Ramos, W.O. Reil, and R.G. Snyder. 1998. Selection of varieties. Chap. 10 in Walnut Production Manual, UCDANR Publ. No. 3373, p. 84-89. Co-wrote sections involving North Coast varieties and growing conditions.

16. Lindow, Steve E., C. Desurmont, R.B. Elkins, G.McGourty, E. Clark and M.T. Brandl. 1998. Occurrence of Indole-3-Acetic Acid-producing bacteria on pear trees and their association with fruit russet. Phytopathology 88(11):1149-1157. Lead and co-investigator for all Lake County research.

17. Rizzo, David M., E.C. Whiting and R.B. Elkins. 1998. Spatial distribution of Armillarea mellea in pear orchards. Plant Disease 82(11):1226-1231. Co-investigator with lead author.

18. Ohlendorf, B.L. (Writer), J.F. Caprile, R.B. Elkins and L.G. Varela (Technical Coordinators). 1999. Integrated Pest Management for Apples and Pears (Second Edition). Univ. Calif. Div. Agric. Nat. Res. Publ. 3340.

19. W.J. Bentley, J.L. Caprile, W.W. Coates, R.B. Elkins, C. Pickel, K. Walker, P.W. Weddle, and F.G. Zalom (Contributors). 1999. Insects and Mites. In: ibid. pp. 70-153.

20. R.B. Elkins, W. Doug Gubler, W.C. Micke, E.J. Mitcham, D.M. Rizzo, B.L. Teviotdale, and B.G. Zoller (Contributors). 1999. Plant Pathology. In: ibid. pp. 154-193.

21. R.B. Elkins and W.C. Micke (Contributors). 1999. Pomology. In: ibid. pp. 14-55.

22. R.B. Elkins and C.L. Elmore (Contributors). 1999. Weed Science. In: ibid. pp. 201-220.

23. Mills, N.J., C. Pickel, S. Mansfield, S. McDougall, R. Buchner, J. Caprile, J. Edstrom, R. Elkins, J. Hasey, K. Kelley, B. Krueger, B. Olson, and R. Stocker. 2000. Mass releases of Trichogramma wasps can reduce damage from codling moth. Calif. Agricult. 54(6):22-25. Co- investigator on all Lake County trials.

24. Elmore, C.L., R.B. Elkins, J.A. Grant, K.M. Kelley, W.O. Reil, and G.S. Sibbett. 2000. Weeds. In: UCIPM Pest Management Guidelines: Walnut. Univ. Calif. Div. Agr. Nat. Res.

25. Elkins, R. , M.S. Moratorio, R. McClain and J. Siebert. 2001. History and overview of the California pear industry. In: Production and Handling of California Pears. Univ. Calif. Div. Agr. Nat. Res. (in progress) (accepted; letter attached).

26. Elkins, R. 2001. Introduction. ibid (accepted; letter attached).

27. Elkins, R.B., R.A. Van Steenwyk, L.G. Varela, C. Pickel. 2001. Insects and Mites. In: UCIPM Pest Management Guidelines: Pear. Univ. Calif. Div. Agr. Natr. Res.

28. Elkins, R.B. and W.D. Gubler. 2001. Diseases. In: ibid.

29. Elmore, C.L., R.B. Elkins, and G.T. McGourty. 2001. Weeds. In: ibid.

30. Elkins, R.B. and T.M. DeJong. 2002. Effect of training system and rootstock on growth and productivity of ‘Golden Russet® Bosc’ pear trees. Proc. of the Eighth Int’l Symposium on Pear, Vol. II, September 2000. Acta Horticulturae No. 596, L. Corelli-Grapadelli, et al., eds. p. 603-608.

31. Elkins, R.B. and W.D. Gubler. rev. 2002. Diseases In: UCIPM Pest Management Guidelines: Pear. Univ. Calif. Agr. Nat. Res. pp. C1-11.

32. Elkins, R.B., R.D. Meyer and C.D. Adams. 2002. Use of Urea-sulfuric acid and iron chelate to mitigate iron chlorosis in pear. Proc. of the Eighth Int’l Symposium on Pear, Vol. II, September 2000. Acta Horticulturae No. 596, L. Corelli-Grapadelli, et al. ed. p. 671-676.

33. Elkins, R.B., R.A. VanSteenwyk, L.G. Varela, C. Pickel. rev. 2002. Insects and Mites. In: UCIPM Pest Management Guidelines: Pear. Univ. Calif. Agr. Nat. Res. pp. B1-51.

34. Elkins, R.B., B. van den Ende and J. Beutel. 2002. Pear vegetative growth and fruit development. In: Production and Handling of California Pears. Univ. Calif. Agr. Nat. Res. (in press) (accepted; letter attached).

35. Elmore, C.L. and R.B. Elkins. rev. 2002. Weeds. In: UCIPM Pest Management Guidelines: Pear. Univ. Calif. Agr. Nat. Res. pp. D1-9 (major contributor to section).

36. Reil, W., R.B. Elkins and J. Ireland. 2002. Rootstocks. In: Production and Handling of California pears. Univ. Calif. Agr. Nat. Res. (in press) (accepted; letter attached) (performed research and contributed content).

37. Elkins, R.B., D. Burkhart, W. Micke, R. Stebbins and C. Ingels. 2003. Pruning mature pear trees. In: Production and Handling of California pears. Univ. Calif. Agr. Nat. Res. (in press) (accepted; letter attached).

38. Elkins, R.B., B. van den Ende, R. Stebbins and W. Micke. 2003. Training concepts and systems for pear trees. In: Production and Handling of California pears. Univ. Calif. Agr. Nat. Res. (in press) (accepted; letter attached).

39. Klonsky, K., R.B. Elkins and S.C. Blank. 2003. Economic considerations for pear production. In: Production and Handling of California pears. Univ. Calif. Agr. Nat. Res. (in press) (accepted; letter attached) (performed research and contributed content).

NON-PEER-REVIEWED - SCIENTIFIC

1. Olson, W. and R. Elkins. 1986. Walnut aphid control with Zolone. 1995 Walnut Res. Repts. p. 56.

2. Elkins, R., W. Barnett, C. Elmore and L. Hendricks. 1987. Orchard floor management and pest interactions in almonds (poster presentation) . Int'l Soc. Horticult. Sci. Congress, Davis, CA.

3. Elmore, C.L., R. Elkins, W. Barnett and L.C. Hendricks. 1987. Cover crops and pest interactions in almonds (Prunus anygdalus Batsch). Weed Sci. Soc. Amer. Abstracts, p. 89.

4. Studdert, J., G. Vogel and R. Elkins. 1990. Control of codling moth in Bartlett pears by mating disruption using plastic pheromone dispensers. 1989 Rept. Res. Proj. for Calif. Bartlett Pears.

5. Elkins, R., R. Bethell and G. Vogel. 1991. Control of codling moth (CM) in Bartlett pears by mating disruption. 1990 Rept. Res. Projects for California Bartlett Pears.

6. Wolpert, J., M.A. Walker, L. Bettiga, R. Elkins, D. Farnham, J. Foott, G. Leavitt, D. Luvisi, G. McGourty, R. Smith, P. Verdegaal, G. Vogel and E. Weber. 1991. Field evaluation of winegrape rootstocks for resistance to phylloxera and nematodes. Final Rept. Amer. Vineyd. Fdn. June 1991. 23 pgs.

7. Elkins, R., G. Vogel, R. Bethell, W. Reil and L. Varela. 1992. Implementation of the pheromone mating disruption program in California pear orchards. 1991 Rept. Res. Proj. for Calif. Bartlett Pears.

8. DeJong, T.M., R. Elkins, W. Steinke and D. Ramos. 1992. Combining lowering tree height and summer pruning to increase productivity in shaded, mature Bartlett pear trees. ibid.

9. Welter, S., R. Bethell, S. Blodgett and R. Elkins. 1992. Pheromone confusion of codling moth in pear orchards. ibid.

10. DeJong, T. and R. Elkins. 1993. Combining lowering tree height and summer pruning to increase productivity in shaded mature Bartlett pear trees. 1992 Rept. on Res. Prol. for Calif. Bartlett Pears.

11. Mitcham, E., J. Thompson, R. Elkins and G. McGourty. 1993. Evaluation of damage to pear fruit resulting from harvesting and packing procedures and the effect on market quality. ibid.

12. Reil, W., R. Elkins, M. Moratorio and L. Varela. 1993. Implementation of the pheromone mating disruption program in California pear orchards. ibid.

13. Reil, W., G. McGourty, R. Elkins, D. Ramos and R. Snyder. 1993. Evaluation of established long-term rootstock trials for Bartlett pears. ibid.

14. Wolpert, J., M.A. Walker, L. Bettiga, R. Elkins et al. 1993. Field evaluation of winegrape rootstocks. Final Rept. Amer. Vineyard Fdn. June 1993. 20 pgs.

15. Zoller, B., R. Elkins and C. Harris. 1994. Inundative releases of Trichogramma platneyri for control of codling moth in pears. 1993 Res. Repts. for Calif. Bartlett Pears.

16. Elkins, R. and J.A. Wolpert. 1994. Performance of Sauvignon blanc on eight rootstocks in Lake County. Abstr., 45th Ann. Mtg. ASEV. Am. J. Enol. Vitic. 45(3):353.

17. Wolpert, J., M.A. Walker, L. Bettiga, M. Bianchi, R. Elkins, et al. 1994. Field evaluation of winegrape rootstocks. Final Rept. Amer. Vineyd. Fdn. 35 pgs.

18. Mills, N.J., L. Dixon, R. Elkins, et al. 1995. Trichogramma augmentation as a component of the management of codling moth in pears. 1994 Rept. Res. Proj. for Calif. Bartlett Pears. Conducted field trial with lead author.

19. Mitcham, E., J. Thompson, R. Elkins, G. McGourty, R. Duncan and B. Biasi. 1995. Development and demonstration of solutions to problem areas identified in postharvest handling of pears. ibid. Local cooperator with campus-based specialists.

20. Reil, W. and R. Elkins. 1995. Evaluation of established long term rootstock trials for Bartlett pears. ibid. Conducted local field trials with lead author.

21. Steinke, W. E., R. Elkins and T. DeJong. 1995. Effect of lowering tree height and summer suckering on pesticide deposition and pest control. ibid. Co-investigator with lead author.

22. Grossman, Y.L., R.B. Elkins and T.M. DeJong. 1996. Summer pruning does not appear to increase Bartlett pear crop yield on reduced height trees. 1995 Rept. Res. Proj. for Calif. Bartlett Pears. Co-investigator with campus-based researchers.

23. Gubler, D., D. Rizzo, L. Schwankl, R. Elkins, R. Duncan, D. Ramos and K. Shackel. 1996. Immediate and long-term control of oak root fungus disease. ibid. Co-principal investigator for local and campus-based field trials.

24. Mitcham, B., J. Thompson, R. Elkins, R. Duncan, B. Biasi and J. Thomas. 1996. Factors contributing to the appearance of ‘Bartlett’ pears on retail shelves. ibid. Local cooperator for campus specialists.

25. Reil, W. and R. Elkins. 1996. Evaluation of Established long-term rootstock trials for Bartlett pears. ibid. Conducted local field trial with lead author.

26. Rizzo, D.M., R.B. Elkins, E.C. Whiting and W.D. Gubler. 1996. Distribution and biology of Armillaria in a pear orchard. Abstr., Ann. Meet. Amer. Phytopath. Soc., July 1996. Phytopathology 86. p. S61. Co-investigator with lead author.

27. Shackel, K., D. Ramos, O. Huisman, D. Gubler, L. Schwankl and R. Elkins. 1996. Developing plant water status measurements as a diagnostic tool to identify impairment of root function in pear trees. 1995 Rept. Res. Proj. for Calif. Bartlett Pears. Responsible for local field data collection.

28. Shorey, H., R. Elkins and R. Duncan. 1996. Disruption of pheromone communication for control of leafrollers in pears. ibid. Responsible for all local data collection.

29. Elkins, R.B. 1997. Late-season pheromone hanging to reduce overwintering codling moth populations. 1996 Res. Rept. of Calif. Pear Adv. Board and Pear Pest Mgt. Res. Fund. p. 3-4.

30. Lindow, S.E., G. McGourty and R. Elkins. 1997. Integrated control of frost injury, fireblight, and fruit russetting of pear using biological and cultural methods. ibid. p. 139-156. Lead and co- investigator on all Lake County trials.

31. Rizzo, D.M., R. Elkins, and E.C. Whiting. 1997. Studies in the biology and control of oak root fungus. ibid. p. 159-167. Co-investigator with lead author.

32. Shackel, K., D. Rizzo, C. Whiting, N. Pergam, D. Ramos, O. Huisman, D. Gubler, L. Schwankl and R. Elkins. 1997. Developing plant water status measurements as a diagnostic tool to identify impairment of root function in pear trees. ibid, p. 179-183. Assisted in field investigations.

33. Shorey, H. and R. Elkins. 1997. Disruption of pheromone communication for control of codling moths and leafrollers in pears. ibid, p. 29-34. Co-investigator with lead author.

34. Elkins, R. 1998. Late-season pheromone hanging to reduce overwintering codling moth populations. 1997 Calif. Pear Res. Repts. p. 3-9.

35. Lindow, S.E., R. Elkins, G. McGourty and C. Ingels. 1998. Integrated control of frost injury, fireblight, and fruit russetting of pear using biological and cultural methods. ibid. p. 155-171. Lead and co-investigator on all Lake County trials.

36. Rizzo, D.M., E.C. Whiting, R. Elkins and C. Ingels. 1998. Studies in the biology and control of oak root fungus. ibid. p. 191-199. Lead and co-investigator in all Lake County trials.

37. Shorey, H. and R. Elkins. 1998. Disruption of pheromone communication for control of codling moths and leafrollers in pears. ibid. p. 25-37. Co-investigator with lead author.

38. Varela, L., D. Gubler, C. Feliciano, K. Dell, R. Elkins, C. Ingels and B. Zoller. 1998. Potential of urea foliar sprays and liming for reducing pear scab inoculum. ibid. p. 211-227. Co- investigator with lead author.

39. Elkins, R. 1999. Control of oblique-banded leafrollers in codling moth mating disruption orchards. 1998 Calif. Pear Res. Repts. p. 79-85.

40. Gubler, D., L. Varela, R. Elkins, C. Ingels, C. Feliciano, and K. Dell. 1999. Potential of urea foliar sprays and liming for reducing pear scab. ibid. Co-investigator on Lake County plots.

41. Lindow, S.E., R. Elkins, and C. Ingels. 1999. Integrated control of frost injury fire blight and fruit russeting of pear using biological and cultural methods. ibid. p. 129-147. Lead and co-investigator for Lake County trials.

42. Rizzo, D.M., C. Whiting, R. Elkins, C. Ingels, K. Shackel, L. Schwankl, and D. Gubler. 1999. Studies in the biology and control of oak root fungus. ibid. p. Lead and co-investigator for UC Davis and Lake trials.

43. Shackel, K., D. Rizzo, C. Whiting, L. Schwankl, S. Wakim, and R. Elkins. Irrigation and root disease effects on water stress in pear trees: Localizing the site and mechanism of water transport impairment. ibid. p. Co-investigator on UCDavis and Lake County Trials.

44. Shorey, H., R. Gerber, and R. Elkins. 1999. Disruption of pheromone communication for control of codling moths in pears. ibid. p. 23-36. Lead and co-investigator for project.

45. Elkins, R. 2000. Areawide implementation of mating disruption in pears using puffers in Potter Valley, Mendocino County. 1999 Calif. Pear Res. Repts. p. 185-198.

46. Elkins, R. 2000. Late-season pheromone hanging to reduce overwintering codling moth populations in pear orchards. ibid. p. 125-144.

47. Elkins, R., D. Gubler, K. Dell, C. Ingels, and M. Moratorio. 2000. Fall treatment of lime sulfur and urea to reduce over-wintering pear scab inoculum. ibid. p. 221-225.

48. Elkins, R., R. VanSteenwyk, and M. Moratorio. 2000. Comparison of several application timings using tebufenozide (Confirm®), an ecclysone agonist, for control of oblique-banded leafroller. ibid. p. 157-165.

49. Gubler, D., R. Elkins, C. Ingels, M. Moratorio, C. Feliciano, and K. Dell. 2000. Potential of fall applications of lime, lime-sulfur and urea in reducing pear scab inoculum in over-wintered leaves and validation of a model predicting ascospore maturation. ibid. p. 201-226. Co-investigator for Lake County trials.

50. Lindow, S.E., R. Elkins, and C. Ingels. 2000. Management of frost injury, fire blight, and fruit russeting of pear using biological and cultural methods. ibid. p. 229-247.

51. Rizzo, D.M., R. Elkins, and K. Shackel. 1999. Studies in the biology and control of oak root fungus. ibid. p. 259-262. Lead and co-investigator on Lake County trials.

52. Van Steenwyk, R.A., R.B. Elkins, L.G. Varela, and S.C. Welter. 2001. Control of secondary pests in codling moth mating disrupted orchards. 2000 Calif. Pear Res. Repts. p. 61-80. Lead investigator on Lake and Mendocino County trials.

53. Mills, N.J., M. Bezemer, S.C. Welter, R.A. Van Steenwyk, and R. Elkins,. 2001. Importing parasitoids for management of codling moth and secondary pests in pears. ibid. p. 113-122. Assisted in field investigations and data collection in Lake County.

54. Elkins, R. Areawide implementation of mating disruption in pears using puffers. ibid. p. 179-194.

55. Elkins, R. 2001. Using a combined CM/OBLR “puffer” dispenser for oblique-banded leafroller mating disruption. ibid. p. 153-167.

56. Elkins, R. and S. Lindow. 2001. Fire blight control strategies using the biological control Pseudomonas fluorescens strain A506 (Blight Ban A506). ibid. p. 197-202.

57. Elkins, R.B. and R.D. Meyer. 2001. Use of urea-sulfuric acid and iron chelate to mitigate iron chlorosis in pear. ibid. p. 311-320.

58. Lindow, S.E., R. Elkins, and C. Ingels. 2001. Management of frost injury, fire blight, and fruit russeting of pear using biological and cultural methods. ibid. p. 247-265.

59. Rizzo, D., R. Elkins, and K. Shackel. 2001. Studies in the biology and control of oak root fungus. ibid. p. 239-243. Lead and co-investigator in Lake County trials.

60. Shackel, K., Jodee Smith, D. Rizzo, L. Schwankl, R. Elkins, and D. Blakey. 2001. Water stress in pear trees: determining the mechanism of water transport impairment. ibid. p. 281-289.

61. Wacker, M., A.D. Sokolow, and R. Elkins. 2001. County right-to-farm ordinances in California: an assessment of impact and effectiveness. AIC Issues Brief No. 15. Co-investigator and lead investigator for accompanying project.

62. Elkins, R. 2002. Control of codling moth in organic pear orchards. 2002 Calif. Pear Res. Rept. p. 7-17.

63. Elkins, R. and C. Pickel. 2002. Monitoring and control of consperse stink bug (Euschistus conspersus uhler) in pear orchards. ibid. p. 55-64.

64. Lindow, S.E., R. Elkins and C. Ingels. 2002. Management of frost injury, fireblight, and fruit russetting of pear using biological and cultural control methods. 2002 Calif. Pear Res. Rept. p. 161-180. Co-investigator for all aspects of Lake County trials.

65. Rizzo, D. and R. Elkins. 2002. Studies in the biology and control of oak root fungus. ibid. p. 161-180. Co-investigator for all aspects of Lake County trials.

NON-PEER REVIEWED - SEMI-SCIENTIFIC

1. Barnett, W.W. and R. Elkins. 1985. Long-term almond orchard vegetation management. XX Ann. Conf. Assoc. Appl. Ins. Ecol. Abstracts.

2. Olson, W. and R. Elkins. 1986. Codling moth validation of °D model. Walnut Res. Repts. p. 55.

3. Klonsky, K. and R. Elkins. 1988. Estimating crop loss in commercial walnut orchards. Waln. Res. Reps. p. 139-46.

4. Elkins, R. and B. Zoller. 1989. Mating disruption by pheromone confusion. Res. Reps. 63rd Ann. Orch. Pest. and Dis. Mgt. Conf. 2 pp.

5. Elkins, R. 1990. An overview of mating disruption to control codling moth in California Bartlett pears. Pear Growing in the 1990's; Proc. of a Short Course held Nov. 27-29, 1990, Kelseyville, CA, pp. 26/1-7.

6. Elkins, R. and C. Seely. 1990. Comparison of Mitac® plus Apollo® versus Avid® for pear psylla and 2-spot mite control. Res. Repts. 64th Ann. West. Orch. Pest and Dis. Mgt. Conf., p. 31-32.

7. Elkins, R. and B. Zoller. 1990. Mating disruption by pheromone confusion. ibid, p. 17-18.

8. Beutel, J. and R. Elkins, eds. 1990. Pear Growing in the 1990's; Proc. of a Short Course held Nov. 27-29, 1990, Kelseyville, CA. 371 pp.

9. Beutel, J. and R. Elkins. 1990. Introduction. ibid, p. 1.

10. Elkins, R., R. Bethell and G. Vogel. 1991. Mating disruption by pheromone confusion. Res. Repts. 65th Annu. West. Orch. Pest and Dis. Mgt. Conf., p. 32-33.

11. Fouche, B., R. Van Steenwyck, R. Elkins and C. Seely. 1991. Control of codling moth with fenoxycarb. ibid. p. 62-64.

12. Elkins, R., C. Elmore and J. Roncoroni. 1993. Effect of Applic. Timing on Efficacy of Pre-emergent Herbicide use in Pear Orchards (poster presentation). CAPCA Conference, Sparks, NV.

13. Elkins, R. and D. Gubler. 1994. Lime sulfur applied in delay dormant to reduce incidence of pear scab. Res. Repts. 68th Ann. West. Orch. Pest and Dis. Mgt. Conf., p. 11.

14. Elkins, R. and S. Lindow. 1994. Reduction of antibiotic usage for fireblight control in the presence of a registered biological control agent. 1994 Annual Rept. UC Statewide 1PM Project, p. 69.

15. Elkins, R. and W. Steinke. 1994. Effects of lowering tree height and summer suckering on pesticide deposition and pest control. Res. Repts. 68th Ann. West. Orch. Pest and Dis. Mgt. Conf., p. 59.

16. Elkins, R.B. and S. Lindow. 1995. Reduction of fireblight, frost and russet using Frostban Bâ (A506). Res. Repts. 69th Ann. West. Orch. Pest and Dis. Mgt. Conf., p. 105.

17. Bruhn, C.M. and R. Elkins. 1995. Grape Quality in Lake County: Meeting the Vintners Needs. Rept. of interview survey to Lake County Winegrape Commission. 19 pp. Co-investigator with campus specialist.

18. R. Elkins, Mills, N. and B. Zoller. 1996. Mating disruption plus Trichogramma platneri to control codling moth in Bartlett pears. Res. Repts. 70th Ann. West. Orch. Pest and Dis. Mgt. Conf., P. 23-26.

19. Elkins, R.B., D.M. Rizzo and E.C. Whiting. 1997. Biology and management of Armillaria root disease in pear in California. Res. Repts: 71st Ann. West. Orch. Pest and Dis. Mgt. Conf., p. 133.

20. Elkins, R.B. and H.H. Shorey. 1997. Mating disruption of codling moth using “puffers”. ibid. p. 113-114.

21. Elkins, R., B. Oldham, J. Sisevich and B. Zoller. 1998. Late-season pheromone hanging to reduce overwintering codling moth populations. Res. Repts: 72nd Ann. West. Orch. Pest and Dis. Mgt. Conf., p. 117-118.

22. Elkins, R. 1999. Control of oblique-banded leafroller in codling moth mating disruption orchards. Res. Repts: 73rd Ann. West. Orch. Pest and Dis. Mgt. Conf., p. 121-123.

23. Elkins, R. and S. Lindow. 1999. The effect of several bactericides and fungicides on the viability of Pseudomonas fluorescens A506. ibid. p. 129-133.

24. Elkins, R. 1999. Areawide implementation of mating disruption in pears using puffers. Pest Mgt. Grants Progress Rept., Calif. Dept. of Pesticide Regul. 24 pp.

25. Elkins, R. 1999. Areawide implementation of mating disruption in pears using “puffers”; 1999 project year. Rept. for USDA Codling Moth Areawide Mgt. Prog. (CAMP). 42 pp.

26. Elkins, R. 2000. Areawide implementation of mating disruption in pears using puffers. Pest Mgt. Grants Final Rept., Calif. Dept. of Pesticide Regul. 46 pp.

27. Elkins, R. 2000. Areawide implementation of mating disruption in pears using puffers. Pest Mgt. Grants Progress Rept., Calif. Dept. of Pesticide Regul. 43 pp.

28. Elkins, R. 2000. Codling moth mating disruption in pear orchards using the Shorey ‘puffer’ dispenser. Res. Repts: 74th Ann. West. Orch. Pest and Dis. Mgt. Conf. p. 25-27.

29. Elkins, R. and D. Rizzo. 2000. Status of oak root fungus (Armillarea mellea) in North Coast pear orchards. ibid. p. 121.

30. Elkins, R. and T.M. DeJong. 2000. Effect of training system and rootstock on tree growth and productivity of Golden Russet Bosc pear (abstract). Abstracts; ISHS VIII Int’l Symposium on Pear, Ferrara-Bologna, Italy, Sept. 4-9, 2000. p. 189-190.

31. Elkins, R., R.D. Meyer, and C.D. Adams. 2000. Use of urea-sulfuric acid and iron chelate to mitigate iron chlorosis in pear (abstract). ibid. p. 220-221.

32. Elkins, R. 2001. Areawide Implementation of mating disruption in pears using puffers. Pest Mgt. Grants Progress Rept.; Calif. Dept. of Pesticide Regul. 34 pp.

33. Elkins, R., E.J. Mitcham, D. Blakey, and B. Biasi. 2001. Use of kaolinic clay to enhance on-tree color retention of Red Sensation Bartlett pear (abstract). HortScience 36(3):498.

34. Elkins, R. 2001. Areawide implementation of mating disruption in pears using puffers. Pest Mgt. Grants Final Rept., Calif. Dept. Pesticide Regul. 48 pp.

35. Elkins, R. 2001. Areawide control of codling moth using the Paramount Aerosol Pheromone Dispenser® (Shorey “puffer”) in Lake County, California. 1996-2000. Conf. Proc: 75th Ann. West. Orch. Pest and Dis. Conf. p. 37-38.

36. Elkins, R.B. and D.M. Rizzo. 2001. Studies in the biology and control of oak root fungus in California pear orchards. ibid. p. 155-156.

37. Elkins, R.B., J.F. Strand, T. Lockhart, R.L. Reynolds and M.M. Walsh. 2002. A multi-sponsor, multi-purpose weather network to assist in pear and wine grape production on the North Coast of California. On-site Program: ISHS XXVIth Int’l Horticult. Congr., Toronto, Canada, August 11-17, 2002. P. 375-76 (abstract).

38. Elkins, R.B. 2003. Areawide implementation of mating disruption in pears using puffers. Pest Mgt. Grants Final Rept. Calif. Dept. of Pesticide Regul. 27 p.

39. Elkins, R.B. 2003. Control of codling moth in organic pear orchards. Conf. Abstracts; 77th Ann. West. Orch. Pest and Dis. Conf. P. 33.

40. Elkins, R.B., C. Ingels, R. VanSteenwyk and L. Varela. 2004. Control of codling moth using organically acceptable granulosis virus and spinosad products. Conf. Abstracts; 78th Ann. West. Orch. Pest and Dis. Conf. p. 33.

41. Elkins, R.B., C. Ingels, B. VanSteenwyk, and L. Varela. 2004. Testing of new codling moth granulosis virus products and spinosad to supplement mating disruption in Bartlett pear orchards. USDA/IR-4 Biopesticide Research Program Final Rept. 16 p.

NON-PEER REVIEWED - POPULAR

1. Elkins, R. 1989. The 1988 Lake County harvest. Wines and Vines 70(2) :15.

2. Elkins, R. 1990. The 1989 Lake County harvest. Wines and Vines 70(2) :15.

3. Elkins, R. 1992. The 1991 Lake County harvest. Wines and Vines 73(2) :24-25.

4. Elkins, R. 1994. The 1993 Lake County harvest. Wines and Vines 75(2) :20-21.

5. Elkins, R. 1994. Early summer stresses can affect next season's crop. Grape Grower 26 (5): 26-27.

6. Elkins, R. 1995. The 1994 Lake County Harvest. Wines and Vines 77(5):49-50.

7. Elkins, R. 1995. Premature ripening of Bartlett pears. California Grower 19(6):12-14.

8. Elkins, R. 1995. Managing nutrition and pests for pears. California Grower 19(7):10-12.

9. Elkins, R. 1995. Evaluate future pear production potential now. California Grower 19 (11):23-24.

10. Elkins, R. 1996. The 1995 Lake County Harvest. Wines and Vines 76(4):14.

11. Elkins, R. 1996. Puffers, a promising new mating disruption technology. Western Fruit Grower 117(2):28FF-2800.

12. Elkins, R. 1996. Management of oak root fungus in California pear orchards. California Grower 20(10):9-10.

13. Elkins, R. 1996. Control strategies for pear psylla. California Grower 20(5):24-25.

14. Elkins, R. 1997. Parthenocarpic fruit set in pears. California Grower, 21(4):21-22.

15. Elkins, R. 1998. Notes from the North Coast – will 1998 be a premature ripening year? Pear-A-Graphs, 45(3):4.

16. Elkins, R. 1998. Notes from the North Coast – proper spray coverage. Pear-A-Graphs, 45(2):2.

17. Elkins, R. 1998. Begin your 1999 pear scab program now. Pear-A-Graphs, 45(4):5.

18. Elkins, R. 1998. Begin next season’s weed control this fall. Tree Fruit Magazine 7(8):26-27.

19. Elkins, R. 1999. Pruning Bosc for optimal yield and fruit size. California Grower 23(1):10.

20. Elkins, R. 1999. Delayed dormant lime sulfur to reduce pear scab inoculum on one-year-old wood. California Pear Growers Pear-A-Graphs.

21. Elkins, R. 1999. Codling moth mating disruption. California Grower 23(11):8.

22. Elkins, R. 1999. Late season pheromone hanging to reduce overwintering codling moth in pear orchards. Tree Fruit Magazine 31(2):3, 13.

23. Elkins, R. 1999. Proper care of non-bearing pear trees during the summer. Tree Fruit Magazine 31(3):9-10.

24. Elkins, R. 1999. Factors affecting pear fruit development. Calif. Pear Growers Pear-A-Graphs 46(2):4.

25. Elkins, R. 1999. Delayed dormant lime sulfur to reduce pear scab inoculum on one-year-old wood. ibid, 46(1):5-7.

26. Elkins, R. 2000. Planning for the 2000 codling moth season. ibid, 47(2):5-6.

27. Elkins, R. 2000. The Lake County Pear and Grape PestCast Network. ibid, 47(3):5.

28. Elkins, R. 2000. Codling moth mating disruption in California pear orchards using an aerosol pheromone dispenser. Gerber Making Our Best…Better; Integrated Pest Management Newsletter. 5(10):6-8.

29. Elkins, R. 2001. The sweet smell of success. ibid, 6(12):2.

30. Elkins, R. 2002. Fighting an old enemy in a new way. Gerber Making our Best…Better Integrated Pest Management Newsletter 7(14):6-7 (Winter 2002) (article on organic CM control research).

NON-PEER REVIEWED – OTHER (includes digital media)

1. Elkins, R. and R. Tyler. 1987. Sample Costs to Establish/Produce Raspberries – Heritage Variety, Santa Cruz County.

2. Elkins, R. and R. Tyler. 1987. Sample Costs to Establish/ Produce Raspberries – Willamette Variety, Santa Cruz Co.

3. Elkins, R. 1987. Your Lake County Horticult. Notes. Nov, Dec issues.

4. Elkins, R. 1987. Walnut status report - Lake County. Walnut. Res. Repts. p. 162.

5. Elkins, R. and J. Connell. 1987. Guideline to Almond Orchard Evaluation for Potential Buyers. 5 pp.

6. Elkins, R. and W. Olson. 1987. Guideline to Prune Orchard Evaluation for Potential Buyers. 6 pp.

7. Elkins, R. and W. Olson. 1987. Guideline to Walnut Orchard Evaluation for Potential Buyers. 6 pp.

8. Elkins, R. 1988. Your Lake County Horticult. Notes. Univ. of Calif. Coop. Exten. Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, June, July, Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec. issues.

9. Elkins, R. 1989. A response to consumer questions on produce safety (editorial on 1PM). Calif. Women for Agricult. Newsletter, June 1989 and Lake County Record-Bee, Jan. 24, 1990.

10. Elkins, R. 1989. Evaluate future production potential now. Calif. Pear Growers Notebook, 2 pp.

11. Elkins, R. 1989. Information for Prospective Lake County Grape Growers. 2 pp. plus attachments.

12. Elkins, R. 1989. Walnut status report - Lake County. Walnut Res. Repts. p. 297-98.

13. Elkins, R. 1989. Your Lake County Horticult. Notes. Univ. of Calif. Coop. Ext. Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, June, July, Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec issues.

14. Elkins, R. 1990. Pesticide/Legislative report. Calif. Women for Agricult. Newsletter, June, Nov. issues.

15. Elkins, R. 1990. Your Lake County Horticult. Notes. Univ. of Calif. Coop. Exten. Jan, Feb, March, April, May, June, July, Aug, Sept. (also Kiwifruit Update), Oct, Nov issues.

16. Elkins, R. 1991. Your Lake County Horticultural Notes. Univ. of Calif. Coop. Exten. December-January, February, March, April-May, June-July, August, September-October, November issues.

17. Elkins, R., ed. 1992. 1992 Calif. Pear Research in Progress; abstracts from the 1992 European Pear Research Conference, 50 pgs.

18. Elkins, R. 1992. Effect of storage length on quality of Starkrimson pear. ibid. p. 26.

19. Elkins, R. 1992. Pre-plant soil treatments to alleviate "orchard replant syndrome". ibid. p. 11.

20. Elkins, R. 1992. Use of N-phuric to remedy iron chlorosis. ibid, p. 12.

21. Elkins, R. 1992. Your Lake County Horticult. Notes. Univ. of Calif. Coop. Exten. January, May, July 1992.

22. Elkins, R. and J. Beutel. 1992. Effect of three pruning levels on yield and fruit size of Bosc. 1992 Calif. Pear Res. in Prog., p.8.

23. Elkins, R. and D. Gubler. 1992. Delay-dormant lime sulfur as part of an effective pear scab control program. ibid, p.15.

24. Elkins, R., M. Hannaford and P. Gonzalves. 1992. Development of an IPM program for organic Bartlett pears; 1991 Lucky Stores Internship. Rept. to UCIPM, Davis. 1 pg.

25. Elkins, R. and J. Sisevich. 1992. Effect of timing of three avermectin rates on control of pear psylla. 1992 Calif. Pear Res. in Prog., p.46.

26. Elkins, R., L. Varela and T. Rosetti. North Coast resistance testing laboratory. ibid, p.32.

27. Elkins, R. and G. Vogel. 1992. NCl4O rootstock trials in California. ibid, p.4.

28. Elkins, R, B. Zoller, J. Sisevich and M. Hannaford. 1992. Bacillus thurengiensis (BT) and summer oil as supplemental materials in codling moth mating disruption programs. 1992 Calif. Pear Res. in Prog., p.38-39.

29. Bethell, R., R. Elkins, C. Pickel, W. Reil, L. Varela and G. Vogel. 1992. Implementation of the pheromone mating disruption program in California pear orchards. ibid, p.36-37.

30. DeJong, T., R. Elkins and B. Steinke. 1992. Combining lowering tree height and summer pruning to increase orchard efficiency in shaded Bartlett trees. 1992 Calif. Pear Res. in Prog. p.7.

31. Elmore, C., R. Elkins and G. McGourty. 1992. Effect of application timing on efficacy of pre- emergent herbicides used in pear orchards. ibid, p.19-20.

32. K. Klonsky, L. Tourte, C. Ingles, R. Elkins, P. Livingston, G. McGourty, R. Smith and E. Weber. 1992 Sample Costs to Produce Organic Wine Grapes in the North Coast. Univ. of Calif. Coop. Exten., 51 pgs.

33. Reil, W., G. Vogel, G. McGourty and R. Elkins. 1992. Evaluation of established long-term rootstock trials for Bartlett pears. 1992 Calif. Pear Res. in Prog., p.3.

34. Elkins, R. 1993. Your Lake County Horticult. Notes. Univ. of Calif. Coop. Exten. January, February, March, April, May, July, August, October, November and December issues.

35. Elkins, R. and C. Seely. 1993. The Many Varieties of Lake County Pears. Calif. Women for Agricult. (informational leaflet).

36. Zoller, B. and R. Elkins. 1994. Success and failure of pheromone confusion-based pest management 1987-1994. Pear Pest Management Research Fund Newsletter, Fall 1994, p.4.

37. Elkins, R. 1994. Controlling Codling Moth in Home Orchards in Lake County (local publication adapted from Codling Moth in the Home Orchard, DANR #21061). 2 pgs.

38. Elkins, R. 1994. Control Measures for Major Lake County Stone Fruit Diseases. 1 pg.

39. Elkins, R. 1994. Pesticide update. Calif. Women for Agricult. Newsletter, June issue.

40. Elkins, R., ed. 1994. Vineyard Consultants and Managers; Lake, Mendocino, Napa and Sonoma Counties. UCCE, Lake County. 6 pgs.

41. Elkins, R. 1994. Your Lake County Horticult. Notes. Univ. of Calif. Coop. Exten. January (also Environmental Horticulture edition), March, May, June, July, October-November (Part I), October-November (Part II), December issues.

42. Elkins, R. 1995. 1995 Bosc Summer Field Tour. Handout for meeting held July 29, 1995. 8 pp.

43. Elkins, R. 1995. Calendar of Operations for Backyard Grapes in Lake County (adapted from a leaflet by P. Vossen). 2 pp.

44. Elkins, R. 1995. Calendar of Operations for Backyard Pear Trees in Lake County (adapted from a leaflet by P. Vossen). 2 pp.

45. Elkins, R. 1995. Calendar of Operations for Backyard Walnut Trees in Lake County (adapted from a leaflet by P. Vossen). 2 pp.

46. Elkins, R. 1995. Your Lake County Horticult. Notes. Univ. of Calif. Coop. Exten. January, February-March, April, May, June, July, August, September-October I, September-October II, December I and December II issues.

47. Elkins, R. and S. Gunier. 1995. Davis survey results find great grape quality in Lake County. Winegrape News, newsletter of the Lake Co. Winegrape Commis., Vol. 1, October 1995. Co- principal investigator with campus specialist.

48. Elkins, R., K. Klonsky and P. Livingston. 1995. 1994 UC Cooperative Extension Sample Costs to Establish and Produce Pears - Green Bartlett and Sprinkler Irrigated - in Lake County. Univ. of Calif. Coop. Exten. 22 pgs. Lead person in cooperative effort.

49. Elkins, R. and S. Lindow. 1995. Commercial implementation of biological control of fire blight disease of pear. 1995 Annual Rept. UC Statewide IPM Project, p. 76.

50. Elkins, R. and S. Lindow. 1996. Commercial implementation of biological control of fire blight. Rept. for UCIPM Smith-Lever Project. 2 pp.

51. Elkins, R. rev. 1996. Controlling Codling Moth in Home Orchards in Lake County (adapted from UCDANR Publ. #21601 - O.P.). 2 pp.

52. Elkins, R. 1996. Funding status of UCCE. Calif. Women for Agricult., Lake Co. Chapt. Newsletter, August 1996. p. 5.

53. Elkins, R. rev. 1996. Information for Prospective Lake County Grape Growers. 3 pp. plus attachments.

54. Elkins, R. 1996. Land Use Conference. In Northern Light; newsletter of DANR North Region, August-September 1996. p.3.

55. Elkins, R. 1996. 1996 Pear Research Field Day; handout for meeting held July 18, 1996. 27 pp.

56. Elkins, R., ed. rev. 1996. Vineyard Consultants and Managers; Lake, Mendocino, Napa and Sonoma Counties. UCCE, Lake County. 6 pp.

57. Elkins, R. 1996. Your Lake County Horticult. Notes. Univ. of Calif. Coop. Exten. February, Part I and Part II issues.

58. Ceran, L. and R. Elkins. 1996. Fruits, Nuts and Berries for Lake County. 8 pp. Co-author with Master Gardener.

59. Elkins, R. 1997. ASEV Ann. Mtg. and Irrigation Management Workshop. Rept. to Lake County Winegrape Commission. 5 pgs.

60. Elkins, R. 1997. Lake County Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor report. Univ. of Calif., Davis Dept. of Viticulture and Enology Biennial Report, 1995-1996 and 1996-1997, p. 41-42.

61. Elkins, R. 1997. New weather station network; grant from UCIPM/Cal DPR PestCast. (poster presentation). ibid.

62. Elkins, R. 1997. Quality factors for Lake County Sauvignon blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon (poster presentation). Lake County Winegrape Commission Ann. Mtg., Kelseyville.

63. Elkins, R. 1997. Your Lake County Horticult. Notes. Univ. of Calif. Coop. Exten. January, February, April issues.

64. Elkins, R.B. and L.D. West. 1997. Experimental control of codling moth and oblique-banded leafrollers using tebufenozide (Confirmâ), an ecdysone agonist. Report for USEPA Environmental Stewardship Project – April 1997. 2 pgs.

65. Elmore, C.L., R.B. Elkins, J.A. Grant, K.M. Kelley, W.O. Reil and G.S. Sibbett, 1997. Weeds; section in UCIPM Pest Management Guidelines; Walnut, p. D1-14.

66. Sokolow, A.D., J. Wright, R. Elkins, L. Manton, M. Norton and L. Clement, 1997. Research and Education on Farmland Issues in Four Counties; Rept. on 1996-1997 DANR Competitive Grants Proj. #028. 5 pgs.

67. Elkins, R. revised 1998. Information for Prospective Lake County Grape Growers. 3 pgs. plus attachments.

68. Elkins, R., ed, revised 1998. Vineyard Consultants and Managers; Lake, Mendocino, Napa and Sonoma Counties. 6 pgs.

69. Elkins, R. 1998. Your Lake County Horticult. Notes. Univ. of Calif. Coop. Exten. June, June, July issues.

70. Elkins, R., L. Kashuba and S. Zalusky. 1998. Recommended Calendar for Hillside Vineyard Development in Lake County. 2 pgs.

71. Elkins, R., M. Lockhart and R. Reynolds. 1998. Pest Cast Project; Updating the Lake County weather network to accommodate Pear Pest Management Research. 1998 Progress Rept. to Statewide IPM Project. 1 pg.

72. Elkins, R. and E. Lundquist. 1998. Pear Research Field Day 1998; handout for meeting held July 9, 1998. 44 pgs.

73. Elkins, R., G. McGourty and S. Tylicki. 1998. UC Cooperative Extension Winegrape Field Trials; June 1998 Progr. Rept.

74. Elkins, R. and C. Seely. revised 1998. The Many varieties of Lake County Pears. Calif. Women for Agricult. (informational leaflet).

75. Elkins, R. and S. Tylicki. 1998. U.C. Cooperative Ext. Winegrape Field Trials; December 1998 Progr. Rept.

76. Klonsky, K., R. Elkins and P. Livingston. 1998. 1997 Sample Costs to Establish a Pear Orchard and Produce Pears; Green Bartlett and Sprinkler Irrigated in Lake County. Univ. of Calif. Coop. Exten. 26 pgs. Lead person in cooperative effort.

77. Klonsky, K., R. Elkins and P. Livingston. 1998. 1998 Sample Costs to Establish a Vineyard and Produce Wine Grapes; Sauvignon Blanc, Lake County. Univ. of Calif. Coop. Exten. 20 pgs. Lead person in cooperative effort.

78. Lindow, S.E., R. Elkins and B. Teviotdale. 1998. Enhancing biological control of diseases and frost damage by combining antagonistic bacteria with penetrating surfactants (year 1 of 3) Progress Rept. to IPM Statewide Project. 14 pgs.

79. Elkins, R. 1999. Your North Coast Orchard Notes. Univ. of Calif. Coop. Exten. January, February issues.

80. Lindow, S.E., R. Elkins and B. Teviotdale. 1999. Enhancing biological control of diseases and frost damage by combining antagonistic bacteria with penetrating surfactants (year 2 of 3). Progress Rept. to IPM Statewide Project. 19 pgs.

81. Lundquist, E. and R. Elkins. 1999. Agriculture in Lake County, California (leaflet series). Univ. of Calif. Coop. Exten., Lake County

Past, Present and Future

Guide to Livestock Operations

Guide to Orchard and Vineyard Operations

Land Use Issues

Water Use Issues

Farmer and Neighbor Land Use Conflicts and Solutions

82. Elkins, R. 1999. Your North Coast Orchard Notes. January, February, May-June, July issues. (Note: use of volume/number began in 2002).

83. Elkins, R. 1999. Lake County Pear Field Day 1999; handout for meeting held July 22, 1999. 31 pp.

84. Elkins, R. 1999. Mendocino County Pear Field Day 1999; handout for meeting held July 23, 1999. 18 pp.

85. Elkins, R. 2000. California pear production factors; handout, The Biology and Technology of Tree Fruit Production Short Course, October 30-November 3, 2000, UC Davis.

86. Elkins, R. 2000. Your North Coast Orchard Notes. March, July issues.

87. Gamino, G. and R. Elkins. 2000. Lake County Factbook; Second Edition. Univ. of Calif. Coop. Exten. Lake County. 61 pp.

88. Elkins, R. Revised 2000. Information for Prospective Lake County Grape Growers. 2 pp. plus attachments.

89. Elkins, R. 2000. Planning for the 2000 Codling Moth Season. Handout for meeting held March 3, 2000. 2 pp.

90. Elkins, R. 2000. North Coast Pear Field Days 2000. Handout for meetings held July 13 and 14, 2000. 46 pp.

91. Elkins, R. 2001. Your North Coast Orchard Notes. February, March, July, September issues.

92. Elkins, R. 2001. Sample Costs to Establish and Produce Pears; North Coast Region, Lake County, Green Bartlett – Sprinkler Irrigated. Univ. of Calif. Coop. Exten.

93. Elkins, R. 2001. North Coast Pear Field Days 2001. Handout for meetings held July 10 and 17, 2001. 33 pp.

94. Elkins, R., M. Bush, T. Smith, P. Van Buskirk, and L. Varela. 2001. Education Issues and Needs in Western Pome Fruit IPM Systems. Education Section, Pest Management Strategic Plan for Western Pear Production, for USDA and EPA. 7 pp.

95. Elkins, R., J.F. Strand, M. Lockhart and R. Reynolds. 2001. The Lake County Pear and Grape PestCast Network (also displayed on the Lake County Weather Page web site). 3 pp.

96. Elkins, R. 2002. Your North Coast Orchard Notes. 5(1):12 pp.

97. Elkins, R. 2002. UC North Coast Pear Field Day; handout for meeting held July 17, 2002.

22 pp.

98. Elkins, R. your North Coast Orchard Notes. 2002. 5(2): 8 pp. (also on

http://fruitsandnuts.ucdavis.edu/lakemendocino.html).

99. Elkins, R., K. Klonsky and R.L. DeMoura. rev. 2002. Sample Costs to Establish and

Produce Pears; Green Bartlett, North Coast Region – Lake and Mendocino Counties.

Univ. Calif. Coop. Exten. 22 pp. (also on www.coststudies.ucdavis.edu).

100. Elkins, R., K. Klonsky and R.L. DeMoura. 2002. Sample Costs of Production Using

Mating Disruption; Pears, Green Bartlett, North Coast – Lake County. Univ. of Calif.

Coop. Exten. 23 pp. (also on www.coststudies.ucdavis.edu).

101. Folks, D. and R. Elkins. 2002. Laboratories Testing Soil for Home Gardeners in Lake

County. 1 p. (co-author with Master Gardener).

102. Elkins, R. rev. 2003. Information for Potential Walnut Growers. 2 pp. plus attachments.

103. Elkins, R. 2003. Review of the 2003 season (compact disk). Handout for 2003 Post-

Harvest Pest Management Roundtable held November 4, 2003.

104. Elkins, R. 2003. Pre-feasibility study of a Lake County, California marketing

cooperative. Final Rept. To UC Center for Cooperatives. 5 pp.

105. Elkins, R., K. Klonsky and R.L. DeMoura. rev. 2003. Sample Costs to Establish and

Produce Pears; Green Bartlett, North Coast Region – Lake and Mendocino Counties.

Univ. Calif. Coop. Exten. 22 pp. (also on www.coststudies.ucdavis.edu).

106. Elkins, R., K. Klonsky, and R.L. DeMoura. rev. 2003. Sample Production Costs Using

Mating Disruption in Pears; Green Bartlett, North Coast – Lake County. Univ. of Calif.

Coop. Exten. 26 pp.

107. Elkins, R., J.F. Strand, C. Morse and R. Reynolds. rev. 2003. The Lake County Pear and

Grape PestCast Netowrk (also on www.wxnet.com/lakeco). 3 pp.

108. Anon. rev. 2003. Guidelines for Preparing the Program Review Dossier.

ANR/AAC Personnel Committee 33 pp. (wrote and revised four sections).

109. Anon. 2003. Program Review Training (digital presentation). 2003. ANR/AAC

Personnel Committee.

110. Petersen, K. and R. Elkins. 2003. Master Gardener Program of Lake County Policy and

Procedures Manual, 3rd ed. 54 pp (co-authored with Master Gardener).

111. Smith, R.J., ed. rev. June 2003. Vineyard Consultants and Managers – Lake, Mendocino,

Napa and Sonoma Counties. (I am listed as contributor for Lake portion).

112. Elkins, R. History of walnut growing in Lake County. 2003. In: Lake County, California

Walnuts (brochure).

113. Elkins, R. Walnut varieties and production practices. In: ibid.

SELECTED NEWS ARTICLES AND PRESS RELEASES (other than meeting notices) (includes those I authored, as well as those that featured my work or interviewed me)

1. Elkins, R. August 1999. “Farmers and Neighbors continue to educate Lake County about local agriculture” (8/10/99).

2. Elkins, R. May 1999. “The Lake County Pear and Grape PestCast Network”. Lake County Farm Bureau News and Reviews.

3. Anon. April 2002. UC study examines costs of converting Bartlett pears to “puffer” system (4/25/02). In: Ag Alert (5/1/99), California Pear Growers Pear-e-Graphs (5/16/02), No. Vict. Fruit Growers Techn. News.

4. Elkins, R. and C. Morse. May 2002. Local pear farmers request help from backyard owners of apple and pear trees. In: various local media (5/22/02).

5. Warner, G. June 2003. Higher costs put pear growers out of business. Good Fruit Grower

54 (11): 20-21.

6. Johnson, B. October 2002. Study shows savings with puffers for codling moth control. Ag Alert (10/30/02). CPG Pear-e-Graphs 2(87):1 (11/7/02).

7. Calif. Women for Agricult. November 2002. Lake County CWA chapter produces walnut brochure. In: various local media.

8. Field, M. September 2002. A history of the Bartlett pear. In: Kelseyville Pear Festival Special insert, Lake County Record Bee and Clear Lake Observer-American (9/20/03).

9. Elkins, R. May 2003, Pre-feasibility study of a Lake County Marketing Cooperative. Lake County Farmers Finest News, Issue 1.