Soil
Limitations of Soil Applied Biologicals for Lettuce Fusarium Wilt Management
Lettuce Fusarium Wilt Fusarium wilt has become one of the most challenging diseases for California lettuce growers. Once…
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Fertilizer
Nitrogen and Phosphorus Fertilization of Pistachios in the First Two Years
Planting an orchard requires a lot of work to ensure that the trees get off to the best…
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Almonds
Reduced Fertilizer Application Rates Demonstrate Measurable Returns in California Almond Production
Can almond growers reduce fertilizer application rates without sacrificing yields? That’s the question many are asking as they…
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Crop Production
Managing Plant-Parasitic Nematodes in Walnuts Under Changing Production Conditions
The California walnut industry goes through difficult times. In addition to market challenges, several production issues task the…
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Pests
What Codling Moth Taught Us About Building Biological Pest Management and Why It Matters for Diamondback Moth
For pest control advisors working in vegetable crops, few insects inspire as much frustration as diamondback moth (Plutella…
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Ag Industry
Climate Change and California Agriculture: What Crop Consultants Need to Know Now
California’s agriculture is a cornerstone of both the state and national economy, generating more than $60 billion in…
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Pest Management
Unlocking the Potential of Neem in Crop Protection and Soil Health
Neem (Azadirachta indica) is a drought-resistant tropical tree in the Meliaceae family, native to the Indian subcontinent and…
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Disease
Seven-Year Review of Watermelon Grafting Research Programs to Advance Long-Term Sustainability of Watermelon Production in California
Research on grafted watermelons in California has entered its seventh year since 2019. As adoption grows in acreage,…
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Ag Industry
Precision Agriculture: It’s the Future that’s Here
The USDA’s Economic Research Service recently released its 2024 agricultural production summaries, highlighting that California agriculture reached a…
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Nutrition
Natural Bridge to Higher Plant Metabolism: Unlocking the Power of Biostimulants
Biostimulants are a natural “hack” to bridge the gap between average and better crops. While a growing segment…
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