Topics in Subtropics

Topics in Subtropics Blog

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ACP and HLB News

January 25, 2019

By Ben A Faber

News from the Ventura County ACP-HLB Task Force Winter 2019 area-wide treatment cycle has begun This is a reminder that the Winter 2019 area-wide management (AWM) treatment window opened Jan.7.

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Why O Why, One Tree???

January 23, 2019

By Ben A Faber

It's winter time and avocados and other subtropicals are prone to frost damage. Little trees especially that haven't developed a canopy that can trap heat are the most prone.

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Dog ID of Root Rots

January 21, 2019

By Ben A Faber

Multiple species of Phytophthora have been identified in production facilities of plants used in reforestation and restoration projects.

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Mulch and Avocado Root Rot and Gibberellic Acid Too!

January 18, 2019

By Ben A Faber

Jan 07, 2019 The California Avocado Society will host the first of its 2019 California Avocado Growers Seminar Series with workshops focused on mulch and Phytophthora. Dr. Ben Faber, Dr. Tim Spann and Dr. Carol Lovatt will deliver presentations at the seminars. Dr.

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Better Soil, Better Water Workshop

January 17, 2019

By Ben A Faber

SWEEP and Healthy Soils Grants Opportunity Workshop February 14, 2018 Ventura, CA Co-sponsored by University of California Cooperative Extension Ventura County Farm Bureau Ventura Co.

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