Topics in Subtropics

Topics in Subtropics Blog
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broad mite leaf damage

Broad Mite in Lemons!!!!!?????

August 13, 2026
By Ben A Faber
Broad Mite in lemons has been episodic, following a pattern of warm, humid summers.This past two years along the coast have been a real  problem, and has been even worse and earlier because of the mild winter. The mite was posing significant problems in Somis as early as this January, when winter cold…
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cover crop

Cover Crops Fall Field Day

August 5, 2026
By Ben A Faber
September 15th from 9:30am - 12:00pm for a field day focused on forages and cover crops. Topics include:Warm Season (C4) low water use grasses for Irrigated Pasture. Theresa Becchetti UCCEAnnual Warm Season Cover crops for grazing. Sarah Light UCCENitrogen production by cover crop components and…
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pump

Ag Energy Upgrades?

August 3, 2026
By Ben A Faber
These subsidized energy upgrades might be worth looking into: Learn More For questions and support, contact our team. P: 213-312-1702 E: agriculture@socalren.org Visit: socalren.org/ag
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avocado flowers

Avocado A & B Flower Types Revealed

July 31, 2026
By Ben A Faber
Avocado trees have complete flowers, having both male and female parts in the same flower. BUT, the different sex stages appear at different times. Different avocados have different sequences of this sex appearance. DNA analysis shows why.
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