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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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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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mycorrhizal inoculation

Mycorrhizal Inoculants

January 28, 2019
By Ben A Faber
"Mycorrhizal inoculants should be added to planting holes when installing woody ornamentals in landscapes" MYTH!!!!!! Read on: Chalker-Scott, L. , Extension Specialist And Associate Professor, Washington State University Downer, A.J.
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Getting Down and Dirty - Soils Conference

January 25, 2019
By Ben A Faber
The Soil Science Society of America had its North American Societies Conference (Canada/Mexico/US combined societies) in San Diego this month - https://www.sacmeetings.org/ 1,700 people came and gave talks.
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