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It is more than just the confusion about the effects of phosphonates, but also how to spell the words associated with the P atom. Phosphorus with an ending in us is the element we know as P, while Phosphorous with a ous ending is the adjective of P.

Many growers seem like they will never win the never ending battle with ants, they're everywhere! Conversely, ants travel through soil and help loosen it improving quality, allowing water, air, and nutrients to flow freely through it.

Statewide IPM Program staff members work closely with area IPM advisors, farm advisors, specialists, and researchers to develop educational programs that reflect the newest advances in pest management. These online courses are FREE.

The Citrus Research Board in conjunction with the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) held their annual grower seminar on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at the University of California, Riverside (UCR) Palm Desert Center.

. A rule of thumb is that irrigation should be done when about 50% of the water has been depleted from the soil in the plant's root zone. This 50% value, however, allows a buffer of water in the soil in case the weather suddenly turns hot and windy.