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Vineyard Water Management During Drought Years
This past winter was a dry year with a total of <8.5 inches of precipitation (November 2020 to…
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First Pierce’s Disease Treatment Discovered
Texas A&M AgriLife research has led to the discovery of the first curative and preventive bacteriophage (bacterial virus)…
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High Alfalfa Yields Influence IPM
High yields in an alfalfa variety are positively correlated with weed, insect and disease resistance. At a recent…
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Hull Split Monitoring is Crucial to NOW Control
Hull split in almond signals that it is time to apply treatments to control navel orangeworm. This timing…
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Leaf Sampling to Detect HLB
Citrus Research Board reports that in addition to visual inspections, regular treatments and scouting for Asian Citrus Psyllids,…
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Can Artificial Intelligence Enhance the Profit and Environmental Sustainability of Agriculture?
The global population is projected by the United Nations to reach 9.7 billion people by 2050. To satisfy…
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Sugarcane Aphid Poses Threat to Forage Sorghum
Scouting forage sorghum fields early in the growing season for sugarcane aphid infestations may save considerable crop damage.…
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Managing Risk of Smoke Taint in Vineyards
Crop S.A.F.E. is a new tool developed to help wine grape growers manage risk from smoke taint due…
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Carrot Trials Target Water, Nitrogen Efficiency
Trials conducted at the UC Desert Research and Extension Center and several commercial fields in Holtville are focused…
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Weeds Compete for Resources, Control Them Early
Weed control in tree nut orchards can be a moving target. New species can be introduced, herbicide application…
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