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UC Works with Blackeye Growers to Improve Varieties for the California Industry
Black-eyed peas, also called cowpeas, are a bean species native to Africa in the Vigna genus of legumes.…
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Irrigation
Hass Avocado Crop Water Consumption Affected by Various Environmental and Plant Factors
In California, avocado (Persea americana Mill.) is primarily grown in southern and central parts of the state along…
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Nutrition
It’s the Little Things that Count When Establishing a Crop
Literally and figuratively, it is the little things that count when establishing crops. Yes, it is the microbes…
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Pests
Linking Vegetation, Wildlife and Pest Control: Can Natural Habitat Help Manage Pests?
Invasive pests can wreak havoc on orchards, and keeping them in check often means frequent pesticide applications. With…
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Grapes
Understanding the Vineyard Microbiome and Soil Health
“Soil health” and “healthy soils” have become popular topics in recent years as evidenced by the increased number…
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Disease
Orchard Floor Management to Promote Mycorrhizal Fungi and Carbon Cycling
Plant-associated arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) participate in soil carbon storage, improve soil aggregation and promote plant health and…
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Weeds
New Data Illustrates the Current State of Echinochloa spp. Herbicide Resistance in California Rice
California rice growers are well acquainted with reduced herbicide efficacy, whether experienced on their own or witnessed on…
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Artificial Intelligence in Ag Consulting: A Game-Changer, Not a People-Replacer
There’s a powerful shift underway in agricultural consulting. The rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing…
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Grapes
Effect of Heat on Grapevine Production and Fruit Quality
The San Joaquin Valley (SJV) is already considered a hot growing region for winegrapes, and heat stress is…
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Weeds
Improving Weed Management Programs in Pear Orchards
Developing a weed management program in conventional pear orchards is a challenge, varies from orchard to orchard and…
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