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Rodents, particularly rats, have wreaked havoc in California orchards and vineyards this year. Some growers have reported yield losses, damage to trees and destruction of irrigation lines, electrical wiring and other infrastructure.

An Australian Curtin University study has revealed a new method of capturing DNA could provide farmers with a valuable tool for boosting crop production while also benefiting the environment.

Avocados come from a wet environment. The Guatemalan and Mexican races come from cloud forest environments that are dripping much of the year from if not rain, a high humidity that creates a cloud-like condition.

Climate scientist Daniel Swain joins UC ANR Author: Pamela S Kan-Rice Daniel Swain Daniel Swain joined University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources on Nov. 1 as a climate scientist in the California Institute for Water Resources.

They can be so destructive, but they sure are beautiful. Leps or worms can be found on fruit tyrees. Citrus Lepidoptera (Worms) https://ipm.ucanr.edu/agriculture/citrus/ ID Key: https://ipm.ucanr.edu/legacy_assets/pdf/pmg/key_to_caterpillars_lepidoptera_larvae_in_california_citrus_3.