Topics in Subtropics

ProGibb LV Plus (Gibberellic Acid) Special Local Need Registration Renewed The California Avocado Commission is pleased to announce that ProGibb LV Plus Plant Growth Regulator Solution (gibberellic acid) for use on avocados in California will continue to be available to California growers under a…

Topics in Subtropics Winter 2026 Primary tabs Irrigation Practices and Water Management in AvocadosAsphyxiationCellulase Activity in MulchesGuava Pest AlertPutting Bees to Work to ID SunblotchField Trial Results You Can Use: Citrus Thrips Insecticide ResearchAnd three great workshops coming up …

Field Trial Results You Can Use: Citrus Thrips Insecticide Research are Published on Arthropod Management TestsBy Sandipa GautamArea Citrus IPM Advisor, UCCE, UCANRFor citrus pest control advisors (PCAs) and growers, in-season citrus thrips decisions depend on reliable, field-validated data. Each…

Farmers and community members were invited to learn about climate trends, potential impacts on Ventura County crops and available resources at the  Climate & Agriculture: Farming in a Changing Climate workshop held on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026.  The implications from this workshop apply to…

Save the dateMarch 12 (9 AM - 3 PM) Exploring Avocado Growing in the Central ValleyRegister for $25 to Attend Doors Open 8:30 AM atThe Lindcove Research and Extension Center This event will kick off with engaging speakers and informative presentations in the morning, followed by farm…