Topics in Subtropics

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The Latest Topics in Subtropics Newseletter

June 10, 2026
By Ben A Faber
Read it NowTOPICS IN THIS ISSUE • California converted its irrigation to save water. So why is the energy bill going up? • Silent Invaders: The beetles that could threaten California’s avocado empire • Avocado branch canker: what growers need to know and what we are learning • Hydrogel baits offer targeted…
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Avocado Pruning Workshop

June 10, 2026
By Ben A Faber
June 26, 2026, FRIDAY.  9:30 am - 11:30Come out to Moorpark to get a refresher on pruning avocados.  Apricot Lane Farm, 10700 Broadway. Follow signs south for the Garden Barn, Check in there.  There will be a tasting of avocados.  then we'll set to prune some trees, 5 different methods.To…
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Talking Avocados

May 18, 2026
By Ben A Faber
Various Avocado News BitsAvocado Growing Seminar Recording Now Available Online  In March, Dr. Mary Lu Arpaia moderated a seminar entitled, “Exploring Avocado Growing in the Central Valley.” A recording of that session is now available online.   Read More >>    CAS Seminar…
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Avocado Weed Management

May 14, 2026
By Ben A Faber
 California Avocado Society Meeting: All about weeds!June 9, 2026San Diego Farm Bureau, 420 S Broadway, Escondido, CAInformation and link to register:https://californiaavocadosociety.org/seminars.html
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