Topics in Subtropics

People who work outdoors in California's Central Valley, Central Coast, and other nearby locations, especially workers who dig or disturb soil, are at risk for Valley fever, an illness that can cause disability or even death.

August 17 (1-3 PM) Live Seminar and Hybrid Zoom Topic Speakers: Mary Lu Arpaia - UC Riverside Extension Specialist/Plant Breeder Avocado Varieties: Current status and crystal ball gazing towards the future Consuelo Fernandez - Brokaw Nursery R&D Manager Performance of Commercially Available Rootstoc...

URBANA, Ill. When avocados were first recognized as a nutrient-dense superfood for humans, consumption skyrocketed. Today, consumers buy and eat the fresh fruit (hello, avocado toast), purchase pre-packaged guacamole, cook with avocado oil, and more.

South Africa is a known exporter of subtropical fruit (avocado, litchi and mango). The main production areas for subtropical fruit in South Africa are parts of Limpopo, Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal.

Steve Lundeberg CORVALLIS, Ore. Researchers in the Oregon State University College of Engineering have harnessed the power of artificial intelligence to help protect bees from pesticides.