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Whence Irrigation and the Future?

May 5, 2020
By Ben A Faber
A recent review of how irrigation has been used world round has recently been published. It's worth a read to learn how it hs been done and what we might learn for the presnet and the future.
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Treemendous Learning Webinars

May 5, 2020
By Ben A Faber
Join us on alternate Tuesdays in May and June, 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm, for this opportunity designed for middle and high school students. Treemendous Tuesdays is a collaboration of U.S.
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Psyllid Turned on Itself?

May 4, 2020
By Ben A Faber
Citrus greening disease, also called huanglongbing (HLB), is a bacterial infection of citrus trees that results in small, misshapen and sour fruits that are unsuitable for consumption. The disease ultimately kills the tree.
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Tree Decay

May 4, 2020
By Ben A Faber
Proper pruning and tree care are important in most trees, including citrus and avocado.
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