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Citrus Pests and Natural Enemies

September 25, 2025
By Sandipa Gautam
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…
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Coming to a Euc Near You?

September 11, 2025
By Ben A Faber
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…
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Parasitic wasp found in avocado orchards

Greenhouse Thrips in Avocado

September 10, 2025
By Ben A Faber
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…
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Cover Crop Selection Tool Available

September 10, 2025
By Ben A Faber
The Western Cover Crops Council announced that the Cover Crop Species Selector Tool for the Western U.S. is now live and available on the WCCC website! The Species Selector tool is designed to simplify the process of choosing cover crop species. It incorporates the expertise of local farmers,…
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Annual Avocado Meeting

September 6, 2025
By Ben A Faber
California Avocado Society's110th Annual MeetingOn Friday, October 3, 2025 (Program starts 8:45 AM - 3 PM)Check-in8 AM - 8:45 AM*No registration on the day of the event.LocationThe Lloyd-Butler Ranch**We will email direction details to the registered attendees before the event.PresentationsGerardo…
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