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Crop Advising
As the agriculture industry continues to evolve, staying informed and connected is more critical than ever. The Crop Consultant Conference, hosted by JCS Marketing Inc., is rapidly becoming a must-attend event for…
Pests
Barn owls (Tyto alba) are birds of prey known for their heart-shaped faces and eerie, yet captivating, screeches in the night. These nocturnal hunters play a crucial role in ecosystems worldwide by…
Irrigation
Intensified drought in California has limited groundwater supply for crop production. Therefore, vegetable growers need to implement more efficient and crop-oriented irrigation management. Leveraging online decision-support tools can help growers with real-time,…
Disease
Roundup Ready technology builds genetic resistance to glyphosate into crops, providing an excellent tool for weed management. Initial screening in the early 2000s found good crop safety in alfalfa, leading many growers…
Crop Advising
Crop yields are often lower in organic production systems compared to conventional farming systems (De Ponti et al. 2012). This yield difference is partly attributed to challenges in providing plants with the…
Weeds
Silverleaf nightshade, Solanum elaeagnifolium, is a perennial weed native to South America, Mexico and the southwestern and southern U.S. It is widespread in California where it affects diverse agricultural and non-agricultural systems,…
Irrigation
Growers in the west are facing more and more pressure to account for their water use. On May 13, Sustainable Conservation (SusCon) released a report entitled Cover Cropping in the SGMA Era,…
New Technology
Accurate nitrogen monitoring and appropriate nitrogen management are crucial in California due to the state's unique environmental challenges and agricultural practices. N is essential for crop growth, but excessive use can lead…
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