Topics in Subtropics

Topics in Subtropics Blog

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In the Loupe

June 24, 2019

By Ben A Faber

Taking a closer look: the best field hand lens and how to use it a reblog from: https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=28683 Author: Steven A.

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Valley Lemons?

June 21, 2019

By Ben A Faber

What about Planting Lemons in Kern County? By Craig Kallsen, UC Cooperative Extension Advisor, Kern County Kern County is located at the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley of California.

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A Mandarin is NOT an Orange and Shouldn't be Treated as One

June 20, 2019

By Ben A Faber

One of the major challenges facing citrus integrated pest management (IPM) in California is the recent, sharp increase in the acreage of mandarins being planted.

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Citrus Meetings

June 19, 2019

By Ben A Faber

Growers Seminar Continuing Education Units Continuing Education (CE) Units have been applied for through the California Department of Pesticide Regulation for license categories PCA, QAL, QAC and Private Applicators.

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Which Way Weeds?

June 18, 2019

By Ben A Faber

Management of Weeds in Citrus Orchards A One Hour Webinar June 19, 2019 from 3-4pm) Dr.

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