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UCCE Looks at Whole Orchard Recycling in Walnuts
Work has begun to determine if whole-orchard recycling (WOR) can be as successful in walnut orchards as it…
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Mulching Trials in Mandarins Saved Water
Keeping orchard floors bare is standard practice in California citrus production, but a Placer and Nevada County study…
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Husk Fly Threatens Walnut Quality
All walnut varieties are susceptible to damage from walnut husk fly (WHF). WHF are distinguished from other fruit…
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Mechanized Pruning on the Rise in Vineyards
Mechanical pruning operations continue to increase in San Joaquin Valley wine grape vineyards as a way to save…
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Garlic Clove Rot Studies in Central California Continue
Lesions on garlic cloves, which affect crop quality, have been associated with several species of Fusarium, said Tom…
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Walnut Varieties May be Chill Challenged
Walnut varieties with higher chill requirements during winter dormancy may be facing production challenges in the future. Climate…
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Roof Rats Invading Commercial Citrus
Invasive roof rats are causing damage in citrus orchards throughout California. Kern and Tulare counties are sites of…
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Broomrape Weed Threatens Tomato Production
The ‘delicate’ issue of reporting branched broomrape infested tomato fields continues in California. Infestations of this parasitic weed…
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Vine Mealybug Defies Control
Control of vine mealybug (VMB) in grapevine continues to be stymied by this pest’s ability to take refuge…
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Biostimulant Regulations Evolving
Biostimulant products have become widely used in agricultural production, but there are still unresolved issues around definitions, labels…
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