Grapes
Field-Scale Ultraviolet-C Light Applications to Manage Grapevine Powdery Mildew
Ultraviolet-C light (UV-C) for crop protection is not a new concept, but how we integrate the technology into…
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Fertilizer
Outsmarting Your Fertilizer “Competition” to Improve Uptake Efficiency
One fortunate aspect of working in agriculture is that hot summer days are soon followed by harvest season…
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Pests
Developing an Effective Management Program for Roof Rats in Citrus
Roof rats (Rattus rattus) can cause extensive damage in citrus orchards through direct consumption of fruit, feeding of…
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Nutrition
Plant Stress Defense and Management: How to Leverage Stress Response Mechanisms with Biostimulants
Every season, crops must overcome environmental stressors from a range of biotic and abiotic conditions, including pest and…
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Nutrition
Crop Performance with Biostimulants
How can we grow great crops when conditions are not great? Crop performance is a combination of both…
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Irrigation
California Sweet Cherry Water Use: Evapotranspiration, Postharvest Deficit Irrigation and Sweet Cherry Yield
California fruit growers are concerned with water resource limitations due to increased drought frequency. UCCE and UC researchers…
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Disease
First Detection of Red Leaf Blotch: A New Disease of Almond in California
Red leaf blotch (RLB), caused by the fungal pathogen Polystigma amygdalinum, is one of the most important leaf…
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Crop Consultant Conference: A Premier Event for Agricultural Professionals
As the agriculture industry continues to evolve, staying informed and connected is more critical than ever. The Crop…
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Pests
Barn Owls: Nature’s Gopher Killers
Barn owls (Tyto alba) are birds of prey known for their heart-shaped faces and eerie, yet captivating, screeches…
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Irrigation
Application of CropManage Irrigation Online Decision-Support Tool for Processing Tomato and Watermelon Production in the Northern San Joaquin Valley
Intensified drought in California has limited groundwater supply for crop production. Therefore, vegetable growers need to implement more…
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