Topics in Subtropics

Topics in Subtropics Blog

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Laurel Wilt Webinar

May 21, 2020

By Ben A Faber

Please find enclosed links to a recent on-line meeting of researchers from forestry and avocado production system perspectives on current laurel wilt research.

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Still Need to Think About Water

May 20, 2020

By Ben A Faber

From Stanford: Future Water Resources California isn't running out of water, says Richard Luthy. It's running out of cheap water. But the state can't keep doing what it's been doing for the past 100 years. Luthy knows.

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Brush Up On Bees

May 20, 2020

By Ben A Faber

If you're sticking close to home these days and looking for something to do (or looking for something for kids to do) the Xerces Society has several bee monitoring guides and tools worth checking out.

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Atmometer Study

May 18, 2020

By Ben A Faber

Efficient and precise irrigation management is critical if California producers are to maximize crop quality, conserve water, and protect the environment. The use of evapotranspiration (ET) estimates is a significant component of irrigation management.

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April Avocado Meeting Notes

May 18, 2020

By Ben A Faber

April, 2020 CAS/CAC/UC Avocado Grower Meetings Seminar Presentation Document The original field meeting for avocado growers was canceled this year.

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