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Lise lemon

A New Lemon in Town

April 23, 2021
By Ben A Faber
Agriculture develops a new variety of lemon, which offers greater yield and adaptation for the benefit of producers in Colima and Michoacn Experts from the Fruit Research Program of the National Institute for Forestry, Agricultural and Livestock Research (INIFAP) generated the LISE, a citrus fruit t...
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hail pr hueneme

Hail? No, It Doesnt Happen Here?

April 19, 2021
By Ben A Faber
Port Hueneme in Snow. January 11, 1949, I.N. Duggan. Hail and lightning and thunder are not common along coastal Southern California, and when it happens, it's worth stopping and looking. On March 11, 2021, it fell from Goleta to the LA beaches.
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dragon-fruit-recommendations chart

Know Thy Pitahaya

April 19, 2021
By Ben A Faber
UC Cooperative Extension advisor Ramiro Lobo has found that the unusually beautiful fruiting cactus - pitahaya or dragon fruit - thrives in Southern California's mild climate. Pitahaya do well in regions where avocados are produced, but use much less water.
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nitrogen avocado

Nitrogen Management Classes

April 16, 2021
By Ben A Faber
Are you interested in learning more about Nitrogen Management? Are you a Certified Crop Advisor seeking Continuing Education Units and/or preparing for the new California Nitrogen Specialty Exam? Has your grower clientele asked you if you are eligible to sign off on a Nitrogen Management Plan?
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olive tree

Trees, Glorious Trees

April 13, 2021
By Ben A Faber
Trees Make a Better World REGISTER TODAY! Dates Thursdays, April 22 & 29 and May 6, 13 & 20, 2021 Time 12:30 1:30 PM PDT Register for free at: https://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.
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