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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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Managing Soil and Structure Quality
You may have heard or read about improving your soil health or soil quality over the last year…
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Soil Application of Fungicides in Strawberry
Strawberry is a high-value specialty crop in California and is susceptible to multiple pathogens that infect roots, crowns,…
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Alternative Nematicides for Root-Knot Nematodes in Melons
California is one the largest producers of melons in the U.S., and melons most commonly grown in California…
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Pierce’s Disease in Grapevine
Pierce’s disease is caused by the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa. These bacteria live within xylem, the vascular tissue through…
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