Pests
Prune Integrated Pest Management
In the Sacramento Valley orchard business, the grass is blue and the sky is green. The primary nut…
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Nutrition
Cover Crop Use in California and Measurable Outcomes
According to the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE), “a cover crop is a plant that is used…
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Nutrition
The Difference Between Leaf Tissue and Sap Analyses
Utilizing lab data successfully comes down to knowing what is being measured and why. Take for example soil…
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Pests
Ecology, Monitoring and Management of Carpophilus Beetle: A New Invasive Pest of Tree Nuts in California
Growers and PCAs should be on the lookout for a new pest called carpophilus beetle (Nitidulidae: Carpophilus truncatus)…
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Soil
Soil pH Cannot Be Used to Predict or Estimate Plant Nutrient Availability
Soil acidity and soil alkalinity in relation to plant growth has been well-studied. Soil pH is often used…
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Soil
Useful Soil Maps in Microirrigated Orchards
Beyond planting and harvesting techniques, precision involves understanding and management of the very foundation of agriculture: the soil.…
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Fertilizer
Fertilizer Planning for Forage Crop Production
Forage crops represent a broad group and include crops specifically grown to be grazed on by livestock or…
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Disease
LAMP as a New Tool for Testing Grapevine Red Blotch Virus
Since its discovery in 2008, grapevine red blotch disease (GRBD) has negatively impacted the quality of wines due…
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Nutrition
Postharvest Fertigation in Trees and Vines Key to Root Development and Nutrient Storage
Studies and best practice examples corroborate it: When it comes to tree and vine postharvest fertilization, including fertigation…
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Fertilizer
Potassium and Potatoes: Understanding Fertilizer-Crop Interactions
Potatoes require high levels of potassium and nitrogen to achieve optimum yields. Potassium (K) is commonly applied as…
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