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Fertilizer
Rising fertilizer prices and increasing regulatory pressure push growers throughout California to consider decreasing mineral N use. Many growers have become better than ever at practicing the 4 Rs of fertilizer application,…
Crop Production
Background 4R nutrient stewardship (right rate, time, source and placement) is central to nitrogen (N) management, but how to optimize it in organic systems remains unclear. Unlike synthetic fertilizers, which supply plant-available…
Soil
Lettuce Fusarium Wilt Fusarium wilt has become one of the most challenging diseases for California lettuce growers. Once established, the fungal pathogen that causes this disease, Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lactucae, persists…
Fertilizer
Planting an orchard requires a lot of work to ensure that the trees get off to the best start possible: picking the right rootstock and scion, prepping the ground and choosing the…
Almonds
Can almond growers reduce fertilizer application rates without sacrificing yields? That’s the question many are asking as they navigate rising input costs, tightening water allocations and increasing pressure to demonstrate sustainable practices.…
Crop Production
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 way walnuts can be…
Pests
For pest control advisors working in vegetable crops, few insects inspire as much frustration as diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella). Despite decades of insecticide development, this pest continues to evolve resistance, exploit production…
Ag Industry
California’s agriculture is a cornerstone of both the state and national economy, generating more than $60 billion in annual farm revenue from a diverse mix of more than 400 commodities and contributing…
Pest Management
Neem (Azadirachta indica) is a drought-resistant tropical tree in the Meliaceae family, native to the Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia. This multipurpose species has been used for millennia in Indian…
Disease
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 review the development of…
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