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Scholarship Opportunities for 2021 This year, in lieu of the Professional Soil Scientists Association of California's (PSSAC) usual scholarships covering registration and lodging to attend PSSAC's annual meetings, we are pleased to announce that PSSAC is offering two $1000 financial scholarships! Th...

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It's also for apple. And an apple tree acts more like an avocado tree than an alfalfa plant. Perennial woody plants have certain characteristics that are distinct from herbaceous plants. They are all plants, but how you prune, fertilize and irrigate are different.

Researchers at the California Data Analysis and Tactical Operations Center (DATOC) have analyzed Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) trapping data along major transportation routes before and after tarping regulations for bulk citrus shipments were enacted.

David Haviland, UCCE Farm Advisor discussed integrated pest management for five different species of mites that cause economic damage to citrus, including proper identification, monitoring, and tools for management. Biological control was also be discussed, including the use of predatory mites.