Irrigation
The Agronomy of Water
Water ties all aspects of crop production together and is the largest input on most farm operations on…
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Soil
Adapting Solutions: A Novel Product for Soil Salinity Management
It is estimated that approximately 78 million acres in the western San Joaquin Valley are affected by soil…
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Irrigation
Irrigation Tools and Information for Efficient Water Management in California Avocado Production Systems
In California, avocados are primarily grown in southern and central parts of the state along the coast. These…
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Soil
The Key to Building a Soil that Can Suppress Pathogens Naturally
When it comes to managing soilborne plant diseases, methods for reducing or eliminating the impact of pathogens have…
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Nutrition
Phosphate vs Phosphite: Part One
Phosphite has been a controversial topic for years. Its use and benefits are argued in hundreds of research…
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Pests
Mating Disruption of California Red Scale in Citrus
California red scale, Aonidiella aurantii, is one of the primary insect pests of citrus crops in California and…
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Grapes
Grapevine Water and Nutrient Management Tips During Drought
The San Joaquin Valley (SJV) is in the midst of an ongoing drought. Total precipitation in Fresno from…
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Grapes
Mechanization Improves Pruning Efficiency in Table Grape Vineyards
Mechanization is clearly one of the best solutions to reduce labor requirements for vineyard management and lower production…
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Disease
The Challenge in Management of Aflatoxins in Pistachio and Almond
Aflatoxins are a category of mycotoxins, which are toxic compounds produced by fungi (Myco= µύκης, which means fungus…
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Soil
Five Key Items to Look at on Your Vineyard Soil Report
All throughout the wine grape world and across the U.S., wine grapes are grown on a variety of…
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