The Stanislaus Sprout

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Citrus fruit splitting. (Elizabeth Grafton-Cardwell)
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Splitting in Navel Oranges is Difficult to Prevent

October 21st, 2019
Splitting of navel oranges is a disorder that shows up every few years in the Northern San Joaquin Valley. It's difficult to predict the problem, and once you see oranges beginning to split, it's too late to do anything about it.
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Leaffooted bug adults on pomegranate fruit. (Kristin Britt)
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Leaffooted Bug on Pomegranate

September 23rd, 2019
By Anne E Schellman
Pomegranate trees are often used in gardens and landscapes in Stanislaus County. They make a great tree and usually have relatively few problems.
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