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Crop Production
Introduction Weeds are one of the most persistent and costly challenges in perennial cropping systems, including orchards, vineyards and berry plantings. Permanent plantings limit management flexibility, creating stable ecological niches that favor…
Ag Industry
Staying on top of continuing education doesn't have to mean chasing credits across multiple meetings. The 2026 Crop Consultant Conference is designed to simplify the process, giving PCAs and CCAs a high-value,…
Ag Industry
Cotton seed bug, or CSB, (Oxycarenus hyalinipennis, Hemiptera: Oxycarenidae), is a small seed-feeding bug that poses a significant invasive threat to cotton and other malvaceous crops, such as okra. It is generally…
Ag Industry
California’s agriculture is a cornerstone of both the state and national economy, generating more than $60 billion in annual farm revenue from a diverse mix of more than 400 commodities and contributing…
Pistachios
It is a question more growers are asking as interest in soil health practices increases and water uncertainty continues across California. Many growers still wonder what the trade-offs might be, especially in…
Pest Management
Neem (Azadirachta indica) is a drought-resistant tropical tree in the Meliaceae family, native to the Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia. This multipurpose species has been used for millennia in Indian…
Viticulture
The 2025 growing season in California brought a cooler-than-average summer that delayed harvest across portions of the San Joaquin Valley and Napa Valley. What initially seemed like just a longer wait for…
Ag Industry
Dear Crop Consultant, One thing I have learned over the years working alongside crop consultants across California is this: The best consultants never treat continuing education like a box to check. They…
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