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Research might seem like it happens primarily in labs or hospitals, under microscopes or with the latest in high-tech equipment. But in California, where farming has grown into a $60B industry, science is happening down on the farm — and research has literally become an essential part of putting food on the…

Irrigation Educational MaterialOur objective is to support Californians’ efforts to improve economic competitiveness and protect environmental quality in matters relating to land, air and water resources in agricultural, rural, urban and natural landscape settings.Our program is dedicated to the study of…

Dear PCAs and Citrus Growers,We are pleased to invite you to two upcoming educational events at the Lindcove Research and Extension Center (LREC) this October:California Red Scale and Natural Enemies WorkshopDate: Wednesday, October 1, 2025Time: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PMRegister by September 25 using…

Approximately 90 of the more than 700 species in the tree genus Eucalyptus have been introduced into North America over the last 150 years. Eucalyptus spp. are native to Australia and New Guinea. Many residents of California find the growth form, evergreen foliage, floral show, and other…

Greenhouse Thrips in avocado has not been a major issue for many years, not since the days of malathion sprays that invariably brought on more pests than it seemed to treat.  Recently, we've seen an increase in greenhouse thrips damage, this along with stink bug, false chinch bug and seed weevil and…