Topics in Subtropics

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Know Your Dirt

December 6, 2023

By Ben A Faber

I am frequently asked if I can recommend a book on Soils. And yes, I can. It is Soils: An Introduction by Michael Singer and Donald Munns. The sixth edition recently came out so there's a lot of older used copies floating around on the wed for under $10.

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Bees, How to Attract Bees and What Plants Attract Them

December 4, 2023

By Ben A Faber

Common Plants to Attract California Native Bees Nearly 1600 species of native bees can be found in California's rich ecosystems and this colorful pocket-sized card set will help you select plants for your garden or landscape to support bee populations year-round.

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Fall Weed Control

December 1, 2023

These are notes from Central Valley nut and grape advisors, but the comments are valid for most citrus situations. As we all know, follow pesticide labels and make sure the material is valid/legal for your situation.

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HLB Quarantine in San Diego

November 30, 2023

By Ben A Faber

Southern California https://citrusinsider.

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When Quarantined, What Do Growers Do?

November 28, 2023

Queensland fruit fly quarantine? Growers should consider the pre-quarantine program. The Queensland fruit fly quarantine zone has been expanded (see: https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/qff/regulation.html).

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