Pests
Mating Disruption of California Red Scale in Citrus
California red scale, Aonidiella aurantii, is one of the primary insect pests of citrus crops in California and…
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Grapes
Mechanization Improves Pruning Efficiency in Table Grape Vineyards
Mechanization is clearly one of the best solutions to reduce labor requirements for vineyard management and lower production…
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Disease
The Challenge in Management of Aflatoxins in Pistachio and Almond
Aflatoxins are a category of mycotoxins, which are toxic compounds produced by fungi (Myco= µύκης, which means fungus…
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Soil
Five Key Items to Look at on Your Vineyard Soil Report
All throughout the wine grape world and across the U.S., wine grapes are grown on a variety of…
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Disease
Aspergillus Vine Canker: An Overlooked Canker Disease of Grapevine in California
Grapevine canker diseases are commonly associated with fungal pathogens of the Botryosphaeriaceae, Diatrypaceae and Diaporthaceae families. These pathogens…
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Leafhoppers Pose Challenges in Vineyards
Erythroneura leafhoppers can be a significant insect pest in organic vineyards as well as regions of California where…
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CRB Plans New ACP Strategies
Citrus growers throughout California can apply to be part of the Citrus Research Board’s (CRB) California focused Citrus…
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Technological Advances Coming for Strawberry Production
While strawberries are one of California’s high-dollar crops, the labor required to not only harvest, but to perform…
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Don’t Let Alfalfa ‘Limp Along’ in Drought
It is a mistake to let an alfalfa field ‘limp along’ on inadequate irrigation throughout the growing season,…
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Soil
Biosolarization: Returning Almond Hulls and Shells to the Orchard to Improve Soil and Almond Tree Health
The California Central Valley supplies 80% of almonds globally, so ensuring the health of these trees is essential.…
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