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Soil Moisture Sensors

March 4, 2015
Grapes February 22, 2013|Print Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterest_shareShare on google_plusone_share Tensiometers Electrical Resistance Blocks Neutron Probes Di-Electric Sensors More Info Jim Wolpert, University of California, Davis The quantity of water in soil is called the soil m...
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Drought Information Resources

February 27, 2015
By Ben A Faber
California is suffering historic drought conditions. The information on this webpage offers farmers and ranchers links to valuable resources, carried out by researchers and specialists, on a vast array of issues they are facing during this extremely dry and difficult year.
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A New Psyllid Trap

February 24, 2015
By Ben A Faber
Scientists at the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services have developed a SmartTrap using 3D printing technology to more efficiently catch and study the Asian citrus psyllid, the vector of citrus greening.
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Avocados and Salts

February 23, 2015
By Ben A Faber
Some call it tip burn which is often what you see on an avocado as it goes into flowering. The areas where avocado are grown typically have a lot of salts in the water, but also specific salts like sodium and chloride.
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