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Introduction Weeds are one of the most persistent and costly challenges in perennial cropping systems, including orchards, vineyards…
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Staying on top of continuing education doesn’t have to mean chasing credits across multiple meetings. The 2026 Crop…
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Cotton seed bug, or CSB, (Oxycarenus hyalinipennis, Hemiptera: Oxycarenidae), is a small seed-feeding bug that poses a significant…
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California’s agriculture is a cornerstone of both the state and national economy, generating more than $60 billion in…
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If I plant a winter cover crop, will it use water my trees need? It is a question…
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Neem (Azadirachta indica) is a drought-resistant tropical tree in the Meliaceae family, native to the Indian subcontinent and…
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The 2025 growing season in California brought a cooler-than-average summer that delayed harvest across portions of the San…
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Dear Crop Consultant, One thing I have learned over the years working alongside crop consultants across California is…
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Almond growers have a narrow window from pink bud to petal fall to prevent outbreaks of bacterial and…
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A diagnostic tool to determine whether grapevines are infected with the viral Grapevine red blotch virus (GRBV) has…
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