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Learn to Bee a Keeper

July 16, 2019
By Ben A Faber
The California Master Beekeeper Program (CAMBP), directed by Extension apiculturist Elina Lastro Nio of the University of California-Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology, is hosting two short courses in early August: one on Planning Ahead for Your First Hives and the other, Working Your Col...
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Lemons, Citrus, Spain, EU and Forecasts

July 15, 2019
By Ben A Faber
According to the latest USDA Foreign Agricultural Service GAIN Report (Global Agricultural Information Network), the European Union is still a major citrus producing area. EU citrus production is concentrated in the Mediterranean region.
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Here Comes Citrus Dry Root Rot

July 12, 2019
By Ben A Faber
Citrus Dry Root Rot This impressive tree collapse is most noticeable after rainy season and the first heat waves after the rains Citrus Dry Root Rot (July 24, 2019 from 3-4 pm) Dr.
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Buzzing News Hub

July 10, 2019
By Ben A Faber
Research to help plant growers protect bees and manage pests. A group of scientists from the IR-4 Project is doing research to explore the relationships between bees, environmental horticulture plants, and pesticides.
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Citrus HLB BMP's

July 8, 2019
By Ben A Faber
To provide California citrus growers with a strong toolbox of science-supported strategies and tactics to protect their orchards from Huanglongbing, the Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Committee endorsed a set of best practices for growers to voluntarily employ in response to HLB in California.
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