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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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Tree Protectors are Simple but Important Tools for Young Trees
Protecting newly planted almond trees from herbicide damage, sunburn or vertebrate pests can help ensure a healthy, productive…
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Red Scale Control with Mating Disruption in Citrus
Mating disruption is another tool that may help citrus growers with an integrated approach to control California red scale…
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Safflower is a Drought Tolerant Winter Dairy Forage
Continued studies suggest that safflower grown as a winter forage for dairy cows in the San Joaquin Valley…
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Early Detection Key to Gopher Control in Vineyards
Early detection of pocket gopher mounds in a vineyard can help with control decisions and prevent damage to…
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Fumigant Alternative Trials for Root Knot Nematode in Carrots
Root knot nematodes are the most significant soil pest in California fresh carrot production. In the 2022 Carrot…
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Weed Control in Vineyards Moves to Integrated Approach
Weed control in California vineyards requires these ‘little hammers’: mechanical, cultural, physical, biological and chemical. Continuous use of…
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Fungal Disease Control Needed for Tomato Production
Powdery mildew is one of the fungal diseases affecting yield and quality in California processing tomato production. Brenna…
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Steam Studied as Solution for Strawberry Pathogens
Advantages of using steam for soil disinfestation in strawberry production were presented at a February 2022 UCCE Strawberry…
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Methods for Forecasting Walnut Blight
Orchard history, bud monitoring and the mathematical model Xanthocast are the three methods for attempting to predict or…
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