Disease
Helping Growers Evaluate a New Crop Enterprise: Factors to Consider
One of the common requests I have received from growers and other agricultural stakeholders in the Sacramento Valley…
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Grapes
Soil Moisture Sensing Technologies and Their Applications for Irrigation Management in Grape Production
Grapevines are thought to be a relatively drought-tolerant species. However, in commercial production, they are usually irrigated to…
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Fertilizer
Biological Nitrogen Fixation: Can Bacteria Help Fertilize Our Crops?
In 1905, German scientist Fritz Haber successfully synthesized ammonia from atmospheric nitrogen gas, an inert form of nitrogen…
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When a tank runs dry at 5 a.m. or a line gets cut overnight, your phone lights…
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Drought
Crop Potassium Deficiency Under Challenging Conditions
Over recent growing seasons, we have observed and seen reports of potassium deficiency across our territories. While some…
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Pests
Yellow Triangular Trap is the Most Effective for Monitoring Pacific Flatheaded Borer in Walnuts
Over the past decade, Pacific flatheaded borer (PFB) has transitioned from a sporadic, stress-associated pest to a resurging…
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Pests
Monitoring Citrus Mealybug in California’s Central Valley: A Key to Developing Informed Management
Citrus mealybug, Planococcus citri, has become an increasing concern for citrus growers in California. This pest feeds on…
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Disease
Incorporating Biofungicides in Fungicide Rotation for Powdery Mildew Control: Why, How and What to Consider
The sulfury smell on our shirts in the spring signals a new season and the battle with powdery…
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Almonds
Effect of Almond Shell Mulch Application on Established Alfalfa Fields
Almond shells were applied as a mulch to an established alfalfa field in Yolo County over a two-year…
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Irrigation
Hass Avocado Crop Water Consumption Affected by Various Environmental and Plant Factors
In California, avocado (Persea americana Mill.) is primarily grown in southern and central parts of the state along…
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