Topics in Subtropics

Topics in Subtropics Blog

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Avocado Sunblotch Testing

July 23, 2026

By Fatemeh Khodadadi

Rapid avocado sunblotch testing is available

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Financial Assistance for Speciality Crop Growers

July 22, 2026

By Ben A Faber

Specialty Crop growers with avocado, citrus, dates, cherimoya etc can claim financial losses due to financial losses due to market disruptions, inflation and increased input costs

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Central Coast Organic Ag Conference

July 21, 2026

By Ben A Faber

Two day Organic Farming Conference coming up this September in San Luis Obispo.

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Aint a Nut and Aint a Sedge

July 20, 2026

By Ben A Faber

Nutsedge is a pesky weed that is difficult to remove in most situations, but cover cropping can help to shade it out and bring it under control.

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Avocado Rootstock Research

July 17, 2026

By Ben A Faber

An international conference was held to evaluate commercialization of new avocado rootstocks with improved production potential and improved water and salt tolerances

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