Topics in Subtropics

Topics in Subtropics Blog

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Citrus Disease Alerts

August 20, 2026

By Ben A Faber

HLB has been found in an Imperial County commercial orchard and the quarantine area for Sweet Orange Scab has been expanded in the Orange County area

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Broad Mite in Lemons!!!!!?????

August 13, 2026

By Ben A Faber

Broad Mite in lemons has been episodic, following a pattern of warm, humid summers.This past two years along the coast have been a real problem, and has been even worse and earlier because of the mild winter. The mite was posing significant problems in Somis as early as this January, when winter cold…

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Avocado - GEM vs Hass - Aug 18 Meeting - Zoom

August 7, 2026

By Ben A Faber

Join the discussion on the merits of the two avocado varieties - GEM and Hass

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Cover Crops Fall Field Day

August 5, 2026

By Ben A Faber

September 15th from 9:30am - 12:00pm for a field day focused on forages and cover crops. Topics include:Warm Season (C4) low water use grasses for Irrigated Pasture. Theresa Becchetti UCCEAnnual Warm Season Cover crops for grazing. Sarah Light UCCENitrogen production by cover crop components and…

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Ag Energy Upgrades?

August 3, 2026

By Ben A Faber

These subsidized energy upgrades might be worth looking into: Learn More For questions and support, contact our team. P: 213-312-1702 E: agriculture@socalren.org Visit: socalren.org/ag

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