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Nemas and What YOU Need to Know

February 6, 2019
By Ben A Faber
Plant-parasitic nematodes are microscopic, unsegmented roundworms that live in soil and plant tissues and feed on plant roots. The predominant species parasitic on citrus in California is the citrus nematode. This nematode is reported to be present in most citrus orchards and in all soil types.
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AIC 2019

Biologicals in Agriculture Conference

February 6, 2019
By Ben A Faber
Conference and Trade Show on Biologicals MARCH 5, 2019 Register by 28 February, 2019 at http://ucanr.edu/AIC2019 5.5 CCACEUs have been approved and 3.
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citrus cornucopia

Visit UC ANR at the World Ag Expo, Feb. 12-14

February 4, 2019
By Ben A Faber
Attractions in the UC ANR tent at space 137 on I Street, just west of Pavilion A, include the opportunity to meet researchers, enjoy fresh citrus from the Lindcove Research and Extension Center, taste moringa tea, and enter to win a poster-size satellite image of one's own farm. TULARE, Calif.
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avocado lindcove

Tree Staking Myths

February 1, 2019
By Ben A Faber
"Trees should be firmly staked at planting" MYTH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Read on: Chalker-Scott, L. , Extension Specialist And Associate Professor, Washington State University Downer, A.J.
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