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New Findings on Limb Dieback of Figs in California
Back in 2004, and again in recent years, there were concerns by fig growers mainly in Madera and…
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Plastic Mulches Reduce Spotted-Wing Drosophila Infestation in Fall-Bearing Raspberry
Spotted-wing drosophila (SWD), Drosophila suzukii, is an invasive vinegar fly and a major pest of soft-skinned fruit crops.…
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A Review of Pythium Diseases in Row Crops
It is highly likely that growers, PCAs and other field professionals are familiar with the word “Pythium”. Pythium…
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Using N-Rich Reference Zones to Inform In-Season Nitrogen Fertilization Practices in California Small Grains
Over the last year, a team from UCCE has been working with California small grains growers on practices…
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BMSB Targets Peach Crops
Brown marmorated stink bug continues to spread in agricultural crops in California. This large, invasive insect pest can…
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Biocontrol May be an Option for Grapevine Trunk Disease
Grape vine trunk diseases affect productivity and shorten life of a vineyard. Akif Eskalen, UCCE Specialist and plant…
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Citrus Breeding Efforts Aimed at HLB Resistance
UC Riverside scientists are working on breeding new varieties of citrus that will be resistant to citrus greening…
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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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