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Avocado Field Day

Growing Avocados in the Central Valley

February 20, 2026
By Ben A Faber
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…
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ACP Nymphs and Adults

ACP Meeting in March at Lindcove - March 5

February 20, 2026
By Sandipa Gautam
Asian Citrus Psyllid and HLB Outreach Day at LindcoveMarch 05, ThursdayLindcove REC, 22963 Carson Avenue, Exeter California We are excited to bring to you a field day dedicated to Asian Citrus Psyllid and Huanglongbing, at the Lindcove Conference Room on Thursday, March 05, 2026. This is a great…
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New UC IPM Citrus News

February 6, 2026
By Ben A Faber
Read some of the new stuff from IPM on Citrus Management on these Insect, Weed and Mammal Topics:Citrus: Fuller Rose Beetle, Herbicide treatment table, Roof Rats.  Rat Damage on Lemon TreeAnd then check out this video on Mealybugs:A new 4-minute instructional video on Monitoring for Citrus…
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Spray Safe Workshop

January 30, 2026
By Ben A Faber
Ventura County Spray Safe Event in MarchThe 8th Ventura County Spray Safe Event will be held on March 5 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds from 7:30 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. The event will begin with a trade show exhibition and include morning speakers, breakout sessions and lunch.The 15-minute breakout sessions will…
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UC Riverside - Citrus Day, February 19

January 28, 2026
By Ben A Faber
UC Riverside Citrus Field Day for Growers & Industry Members February 19, 20269:00 AM-3:00 PM1060 Martin Luther King BlvdRiverside, CA 92507 Registration Fee: $50 per personRegistration fee includes lunch. Online registration is open through February 16, 2026.Location and Parking…
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