Topics in Subtropics

Topics in Subtropics Blog

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Sheep Grazing in Vineyards and Fields

July 6, 2022

By Ben A Faber

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Larry Schwankl, Irrigation Teacher Passes

July 5, 2022

By Ben A Faber

Larry Schwankl was born July 11, 1953, to Margaret and Orville Schwankl in Mankato, MN, and died May 2, 2022, Visalia, CA, from complications due to cancer.

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Tree Trunk Injection Review

June 29, 2022

By Ben A Faber

Trunk injection is a technique for applying plant protection materials that offers an alternative to foliar sprays or soil drenches.

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Which Way HLB/ACP?

June 27, 2022

By Ben A Faber

From: Cressida Silvers CA Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program ACP/HLB Grower Liaison Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties 805 284-3310 (phone or text) ACP/HLB Resources New and improved CDFA Citrus Division website: https://www.cdfa.ca.

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Older is Better?

June 24, 2022

Stan Lim/UC Riverside German Rafael Villalba-Salazar, nursery technician, harvesting budwood from mother citrus trees at the UC Citrus Clonal Protection Program facility.

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