Disease
Phytophthora Diseases of Row Crops: A Review
Phytophthora is the genus name given to a group of fungus-like organisms that have tremendous impacts on plants.…
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Pests
Average Daily Temperature in 2023 Has Been Lower: What Does it Mean for California Red Scale?
California red scale (CRS) is an armored scale insect that affects all citrus varieties. It attacks all aerial…
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Disease
Fungal Canker Diseases of Sweet Cherry Improving Disease Management Using An Integrated Approach
Fungal canker diseases of sweet cherry trees can be devastating to an orchard’s productivity and longevity and thus…
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Pests
Tackling Pesticide Resistance of Spotted Wing Drosophila in Cherries
Spotted wing drosophila (SWD) is an invasive fruit fly species native to Asia. It was first detected in…
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Ag Industry
Building an Independent Crop Consultant Business
Crop consultant and crop advisor are one in the same. We provide educated advice to farmers about all…
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Disease
Spatial Roguing: A Novel Leafroll Disease Management Response
Leafroll is the most widespread and devastating viral disease of grapevine worldwide. It reduces yield, delays fruit ripening,…
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Nutrition
Humic and Fulvic Acids for the Field
There is no denying now the fact humic and fulvic acids are not snake oils, but rather an…
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Nutrition
Phosphate vs Phosphite: Part Three
Phosphite has been a controversial topic for years. Its use and benefits are argued in hundreds of research…
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Tree Nuts
The Costs and Benefits of Growing a Cover Crop in an Annual Rotation in the Lower Sacramento Valley
Soil health is defined as the continued capacity of soil to function as a vital living ecosystem that…
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Tree Nuts
How to Pay for the Upfront Investment of Whole-Orchard Recycling and Long-Term Return on Investment
Whether you’re harvesting nuts or fruit, all orchards have one thing in common at the end of their…
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