Pests
Enhancing Diamondback Moth Management with Mating Disruption
Brassica crops such as broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, canola, cauliflower, collards, kale, kohlrabi, turnip and mustards are important…
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Disease
Plastic Mulches Reduce Spotted-Wing Drosophila Infestation in Fall-Bearing Raspberry
Spotted-wing drosophila (SWD), Drosophila suzukii, is an invasive vinegar fly and a major pest of soft-skinned fruit crops.…
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Disease
New Findings on Limb Dieback of Figs in California
Back in 2004, and again in recent years, there were concerns by fig growers mainly in Madera and…
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Soil
Managing Soil and Structure Quality
You may have heard or read about improving your soil health or soil quality over the last year…
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Soil
Soil Application of Fungicides in Strawberry
Strawberry is a high-value specialty crop in California and is susceptible to multiple pathogens that infect roots, crowns,…
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Disease
Alternative Nematicides for Root-Knot Nematodes in Melons
California is one the largest producers of melons in the U.S., and melons most commonly grown in California…
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Disease
Dormant Season Yield & Disease Management
Pruning and disease management are important vineyard practices that need attention in the dormant season. Pruning directly affects…
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Disease
Pierce’s Disease in Grapevine
Pierce’s disease is caused by the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa. These bacteria live within xylem, the vascular tissue through…
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Ag Industry
Nutrient Management and Crop Disease Prevention
Farmers and agronomists have long observed that well-fed crops tend to suffer fewer pest and disease symptoms compared…
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Pests
Update on Potential Insect Vectors of Grapevine Red Blotch Virus in California Vineyards
Over the past 10 years, wine grape growers, researchers and UCCE have been working together to control the…
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