June 2026
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Field-tested crop production research, PCA insight, and practical strategies for California agriculture.
Crop Consultant Conference
Join California crop advisors, PCAs, and growers in Visalia.
Two days of field-tested agronomy, pest management, regulatory updates, and practical conversations for the people advising California agriculture.
- September 23-24, 2026 Starts at 7:00 AM
- Visalia Convention Center 303 E. Acequia Ave, Visalia, CA 93291
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Agronomic insight for crop consultants, growers, and allied agriculture
- Disease Seven-Year Review of Watermelon Grafting Research Programs to Advance Long-Term Sustainability of Watermelon Production in California
- Fertilizer Are You Buying Fulvic Acid or Just Something That Passes the Test? Why Fulvic Acid Labels Can Be Misleading for Growers
- Irrigation Salt Happens: Understanding and Managing Soil Salinity
- Nutrition Improving Crop Nutrition and Soil Health with Liquid Organic Fertilizers
- Pests Managing Plant-Parasitic Nematodes in Walnuts Under Changing Production Conditions
- Soil New Tool Brings Data-Driven Cover Crop Recommendations to the West
USDA Market Watch
Specialty Crop Market Prices
Current terminal-market quotes for tree nuts, citrus, and grapes.
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Agriculture
New Tool Brings Data-Driven Cover Crop Recommendations to the West
There is a new cover crop tool available for growers, technical assistance providers, crop advisors and other users in the West. Cover crops provide many benefits…
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Getting More Nitrogen from Organic Fertilizers Why Timing and Placement Matter
Background 4R nutrient stewardship (right rate, time, source and placement) is central to nitrogen (N) management, but how…
Paraquat Pressure Is a Sign of What Is Coming Next for California Agriculture
Over the past several months, I have been paying close attention to the growing conversation surrounding paraquat in…
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Pest Tactic Journal Connects Researchers With Pest Control Industry
Pest Tactic Journal Provides Open-Access Platform for Pest Control Research Pest Tactic Journal was established a few years ago to provide the pest control industry and researchers a…
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Irrigation Management Key to Preventing Phytophthora in Orchards
Apr 16, 2026
Almond Growers Urged to Act Early Against Bloom Diseases
Jan 17, 2026
In-house diagnostic tool can identify red blotch virus in grapevines
Dec 30, 2025
Staying Ahead of Carpophilus Beetle in California Tree Nut Orchards
Nov 19, 2025
Ag Industry
Paraquat Pressure Is a Sign of What Is Coming Next for California Agriculture
Over the past several months, I have been paying close attention to the growing conversation surrounding paraquat in California. In my opinion, this issue is about much more…
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Thinking Like a CEO in Crop Consulting
Apr 14, 2026
CE Made Simple: Why the Crop Consultant Conference Belongs on Your Calendar
Jan 27, 2026
Cotton Seed Bug: An Emerging New Threat for California Cotton Growers
Jan 26, 2026
Climate Change and California Agriculture: What Crop Consultants Need to Know Now
Jan 25, 2026
Disease
Seven-Year Review of Watermelon Grafting Research Programs to Advance Long-Term Sustainability of Watermelon Production in California
Research on grafted watermelons in California has entered its seventh year since 2019. As adoption grows in acreage, economic gains and yield advantage, there is a need to…
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Helping Growers Evaluate a New Crop Enterprise: Factors to Consider
Sep 9, 2025
Incorporating Biofungicides in Fungicide Rotation for Powdery Mildew Control: Why, How and What to Consider
Aug 1, 2025
Orchard Floor Management to Promote Mycorrhizal Fungi and Carbon Cycling
May 20, 2025
Citrus Dry Root Rot Caused by Fusarium solani: A Persistent Threat to California Citrus
Jan 22, 2025
Nutrition
Are You Buying Fulvic Acid or Just Something That Passes the Test? Why Fulvic Acid Labels Can Be Misleading for Growers
When a fertilizer label lists nitrogen, phosphorus or potassium, growers know those numbers mean something. They’re backed by standardized tests and state enforcement. Fulvic acid labels don’t have…
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Improving Crop Nutrition and Soil Health with Liquid Organic Fertilizers
Jun 10, 2026
Seven-Year Review of Watermelon Grafting Research Programs to Advance Long-Term Sustainability of Watermelon Production in California
Nov 13, 2025
Natural Bridge to Higher Plant Metabolism: Unlocking the Power of Biostimulants
Nov 8, 2025
Management of Potassium in Processing Tomato
Sep 11, 2025
Pests
Managing Plant-Parasitic Nematodes in Walnuts Under Changing Production Conditions
The California walnut industry goes through difficult times. In addition to market challenges, several production issues task the sustainability of walnut production. Quickly changing regulatory requirements modify the…
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What Codling Moth Taught Us About Building Biological Pest Management and Why It Matters for Diamondback Moth
Apr 15, 2026
Yellow Triangular Trap is the Most Effective for Monitoring Pacific Flatheaded Borer in Walnuts
Aug 3, 2025
Monitoring Citrus Mealybug in California’s Central Valley: A Key to Developing Informed Management
Aug 2, 2025
Linking Vegetation, Wildlife and Pest Control: Can Natural Habitat Help Manage Pests?
May 22, 2025
Soil
New Tool Brings Data-Driven Cover Crop Recommendations to the West
There is a new cover crop tool available for growers, technical assistance providers, crop advisors and other users in the West. Cover crops provide many benefits because they…
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Salt Happens: Understanding and Managing Soil Salinity
Jun 13, 2026
Are You Buying Fulvic Acid or Just Something That Passes the Test? Why Fulvic Acid Labels Can Be Misleading for Growers
Jun 12, 2026
Improving Crop Nutrition and Soil Health with Liquid Organic Fertilizers
Jun 10, 2026
Limitations of Soil Applied Biologicals for Lettuce Fusarium Wilt Management
Apr 19, 2026