Topics in Subtropics

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Grower Wildfire Survey

April 26, 2023

By Ben A Faber

UC Seeks Feedback on Wildfire Impacts If you've been affected by wildfires, I am hoping you can take less than 20 minutes to share with me the impacts you experienced and response strategies you implemented.

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Census of Agriculture Now

April 24, 2023

By Ben A Faber

As you may know, every five years, USDA conducts its Census of Agriculture to inform policy decisions that impact the future of American farmers and ranchers.

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Irrigation Stress and Early Navel Orange Fruit Maturity

April 21, 2023

By Ben A Faber

To maximize profits in the early navel orange market, growers need to have large fruit size and sufficient yellow-orange color and a high enough sugar-acid ratio to meet or exceed the legal minimum harvesting standards.

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ACP and Biological Control

April 18, 2023

By Ben A Faber

Science for Citrus Health: Research Update on Asian Citrus Psyllid Development The Science for Citrus Health Webinar will focus on Asian citrus psyllid under California conditions and biological control of Asian Citrus Psyllid.

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World Avocado Congress Comes to California

April 14, 2023

By Ben A Faber

April 25 (9 AM -12 PM) WAC Comes to California A panel discussion by grower attendees at the recent World Avocado Congress Highlights of Avocado Research from around the world In-person meeting at the United Water Conservation District offices (1701 N. Lombard ST.

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