Fertilizer
Fertilizer Preparation for Fall Crops
We are blessed in California to have the ability to farm year-round. With over 400 commodities grown here,…
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Nutrition
Winegrape Nutrition
Winegrape growers are a very diverse group. Some growers grow for volume or high yield, not necessarily high…
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Disease
Efficacy of Biological Fungicides in Managing Gray Mold in Strawberry
Botrytis fruit rot or gray mold caused by Botrytis cinerea is a common fungal disease of strawberry and other crops…
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Disease
Mitigating Tree Nut Stress and Disease Requires a Multi-Pronged Irrigation Approach
Nut growers are essentially paid in two ways: they can either produce higher yields or reduce the number of…
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Ag Industry
Identifying the Potential and Impacts of On-Farm Groundwater Recharge
Aquifers have become depleted from decades of overuse. Drilling deeper is an option for farmers, but prohibitively expensive…
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Irrigation
Minimizing Drift from Orchard Spray Application by Spray Backstop System
The use of pesticides can be very effective in protecting trees from pests and diseases. However, many times…
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Drought
Vineyard Water Management During Drought Years
This past winter was a dry year with a total of <8.5 inches of precipitation (November 2020 to…
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Soil
Managing Soil Structure and Quality
Management practices that improve soil health and soil quality have gained considerable attention over the past few years.…
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Pests
Avocado Invasive Insect Pests
Globally, invasive insect pests cause substantial damage to agricultural crops and natural environments. In the U.S. alone, crop…
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Irrigation
Irrigation Scheduling In Winegrape Vineyards
Irrigation is probably the most powerful tool a winegrape grower has in their tool box. Intelligent use of…
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