Topics in Subtropics

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Time to Gibb Avocados?

February 10, 2020

By Ben A Faber

Avocados in some parts of coastal California have been blooming. Some of them got hit by the cold weather in the first part of February. In the coldest areas there was a little bit of new leaf damage, but this has been minimal.

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Myths of the Soil

February 7, 2020

Washington State University and UCCE Ventura County, respectively Soils found in home gardens and public landscapes usually bear little resemblance to the original soil.

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2020 Citrus Production Course

February 6, 2020

By Sonia I Rios

University of California Cooperative Extension Citrus Production Course for New Growers March 12, 2020 May 5, 2020 (8 Week course) Tuesdays, 9:30am -11:30am Location: 4500 Glenwood Dr # A, Riverside, CA 92501 (Riverside-Corona Resource Conservation District building) Cost: $325 Cost includes class...

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Avocado Growers Gear up for the Cold - What Challenges will growers face this Season: Snow, frost, or Freeze?

February 4, 2020

By Sonia I Rios

More than 6 inches of snow fell on areas of Riverside County, part of the state's southern-most growing region, which produces nearly half of the nation's avocado supply.

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Healthy Soils Grant Webinar

February 3, 2020

By Ben A Faber

Healthy Soils Grants for Avocado Growers Webinar February 12, 9am 10am It's not really just for avocado growers, anyone can join.

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