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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Nutrition
It’s the Little Things that Count When Establishing a Crop
Literally and figuratively, it is the little things that count when establishing crops. Yes, it is the microbes…
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Pests
Linking Vegetation, Wildlife and Pest Control: Can Natural Habitat Help Manage Pests?
Invasive pests can wreak havoc on orchards, and keeping them in check often means frequent pesticide applications. With…
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Grapes
Understanding the Vineyard Microbiome and Soil Health
“Soil health” and “healthy soils” have become popular topics in recent years as evidenced by the increased number…
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Disease
Orchard Floor Management to Promote Mycorrhizal Fungi and Carbon Cycling
Plant-associated arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) participate in soil carbon storage, improve soil aggregation and promote plant health and…
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Nutrition
Organic vs Conventional Vegetable Production: Pros and Cons
The first concepts of organic agriculture as we now know it were developed in the early 1900s by…
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Grapes
Actual Grapevine Water Use and Water Status Are Affected by Vineyard Topography
Many California specialty crop production areas often face significant water supply curtailments due to recurring droughts and stringent…
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Pests
New Data on Insecticide Resistance in Alfalfa Weevil
In the Western U.S., alfalfa weevil is one of the key arthropod pests. Left unmanaged, it can defoliate…
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Irrigation
Flowmeters Can Make Fertigation More Precise
Growers will need to implement practices to protect groundwater from nitrate contamination to comply with the water quality…
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