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A More Water Efficient Avocado?

June 20, 2018
By Ben A Faber
Here's a pretty technical report of water efficiency in avocado - the amount of water it takes to make fruit. It looks like there might be some varieties that could produce more fruit with less water.
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CRB Meeting for Citrus Growers

June 18, 2018
By Ben A Faber
LAST DAY TO REGISTER! REGISTRATION CLOSES TODAY, MONDAY, JUNE 18, 2018 for the Citrus Growers Educational Seminar Series! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW! Continuing Education Units Available: Continuing Education (CE) Units have been approved by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation for lice...
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Controlling Shot Hole Borer

June 18, 2018
By Ben A Faber
A recent study by Joey Mayorquin and team shows a promising chemical response in sycamore trees infected with Fusarium Dieback. This holds hope for the pest/disease complex in avocado, as well.
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Irrigating with an Atmometer?

June 15, 2018
By Ben A Faber
Say what? Atmosphere meters can be used to assess irrigation requirement. Here's a great little report from Mark Battany, our advisor in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties.
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