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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Disease
Investigating the Link Between Glyphosate Application, Cold Temperature and Bacterial Stem Blight in Alfalfa: Insights to Date
Roundup Ready technology builds genetic resistance to glyphosate into crops, providing an excellent tool for weed management. Initial…
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Optimizing Fertilizer Nitrogen Release in Organic Production: The Role of Soil Conditions
Crop yields are often lower in organic production systems compared to conventional farming systems (De Ponti et al.…
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Irrigation
Cover Crops, Groundwater and SGMA: A Complex Relationship
Growers in the west are facing more and more pressure to account for their water use. On May…
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New Technology
New Tools for Monitoring Vineyard Nitrogen
Accurate nitrogen monitoring and appropriate nitrogen management are crucial in California due to the state’s unique environmental challenges…
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