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Assessing the Accuracy and Precision of Commercial Ag Laboratories
Soil chemical analysis is the cornerstone of an effective nutrient management program. Without a reliable soil test, significant…
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Ultraviolet-C Light and Robotics for Autonomous Control of Strawberry Diseases, Insects and Mites
This article summarizes the recent work of a multi-disciplinary research team on strawberry disease and arthropod pest management…
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Fusarium Wilt of Tomato Race 3
Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici (Fol) race 3 causes Fusarium wilt, a disease currently affecting most tomato-producing counties…
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New Trials on Compost in Alfalfa
Joint research by UC Davis and UC Cooperative Extension will look at the impact compost applications on young…
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Robotic Pressure Chamber Being Developed
A robotic pressure chamber that can harvest its own leaf samples and test them on site is being…
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IPM and New Fungicides Help Control Key Citrus Diseases
New fungicides that provide a new level of efficacy, along with integrated management practices can help California citrus…
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CDPR and Neonicotinoid Reevaluation
Following an adverse effect report with imidacloprid, California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) is reevaluating use of neonicotinoid…
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Parasitic Weed on the Move
A parasitic weed, branched broomrape, has recently reemerged in California processing tomato fields. The weed uses a modified…
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New Approach to Invasive Species
The threat posed by many invasive insect species to California agriculture is accelerating, reports UC Riverside’s Mark Hoddle,…
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IPM for Economic Sustainability
While the concept of integrated pest management (IPM) is not new, current economic considerations in almond production make…
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