Topics in Subtropics

Topics in Subtropics Blog

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Ag-Field Supervisor Courses in Spanish

October 2, 2018

By Ben A Faber

Applications are now being accepted for Ventura College's Agriculture Supervisor Development Program.

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Asian Citrus Psyllid in Santa Barbara and Citrus Conference

October 1, 2018

By Ben A Faber

This is a friendly reminder that the Fall ACP Area Wide Management treatment windows for Santa Barbara County are currently under way -- schedule provided below.

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Increasing Avocado Pollinators?

October 1, 2018

By Ben A Faber

Avocado is a neotropic tree which has been commercialized world-wide, yet it's native pollinators have been little studied. The most frequently studied pollinator has been the old-world insect, Apis mellifera.

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Goodness Snakes Alive!

September 28, 2018

By Ben A Faber

Avocado orchards are prime environments for this to happen. For me, it's always startling and amazing to come across an animal that's not expected to be there, but really does belong there as much as I do.

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Credit Worthy Webinars - Citrus/Avocado Pests and Diseases

September 26, 2018

Event NameDate UC Ag Expert talks about citrus thrips 10/17/2018 What is involved in the webinars? A series of 1 hour webinars will highlight various pest management and horticultural topics for citrus and avocados.

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