Topics in Subtropics

Topics in Subtropics Blog

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Making the most of pollinators in the orchard

February 12, 2014

By Ben A Faber

A new publication, "How to Attract and Maintain Pollinators in Your Garden," (Publication 8498) has been added UC Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) catalog.

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Avocados Looking Grim this Time of Year

February 10, 2014

By Ben A Faber

I've been getting calls and have gone out to see several avocado orchards in the Ventura/Santa Barbara area and the comments are that the trees look worse this year than they normally do. When I see the trees, it's clear that they don't look in the best shape.

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UC Riverside Citrus Day

February 7, 2014

By Ben A Faber

UC Riverside and the Citrus Research Board partner to provide: UC Riverside Citrus Day for Professional Industry members Thursday, February 20, 2014 8 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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Snapped Versus Clipped Avocado Fruit

February 5, 2014

By Ben A Faber

A recent visit with Spanish researchers and packers was of interest. Virtually the whole industry uses a snapping method to harvest fruit. It is faster and often leads to fewer fruit rots than with clipping.

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Herbicides Registered for Citrus, Avocado and a Few Other Subtropical Tree Crops

February 3, 2014

Here is an updated guide for herbicides that are registered for citrus, avocado and a few other tree crops.

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