Topics in Subtropics

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Talking Avocados

May 18, 2026
By Ben A Faber
Various Avocado News BitsAvocado Growing Seminar Recording Now Available Online In March, Dr. Mary Lu Arpaia moderated a seminar entitled, “Exploring Avocado Growing in the Central Valley.” A recording of that session is now available online.   Read More >>  CAS Seminar to…
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Avocado Weed Management

May 14, 2026
By Ben A Faber
 California Avocado Society Meeting: All about weeds!June 9, 2026San Diego Farm Bureau, 420 S Broadway, Escondido, CAInformation and link to register:https://californiaavocadosociety.org/seminars.html
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Laurel Wilt Stages in Avocado

Laurel Wilt Disease Workshop

May 14, 2026
By Ben A Faber
Laurel Wilt-Ambrosia Beetle – Advisory Panel Meeting/Growers Workshop Date: June 11th, 2026Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Eastern Time)Venue: ZoomThe purpose of this meeting is to briefly update the Advisory Panel members and avocado growers in Florida and California on the progress of the laurel wilt…
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New Zealand Windbreaks

May 1, 2026
By Ben A Faber
Much of the New Zealand avocados are grown in a coastal environment not unlike that of the Santa Barbara/Ventura area. Being coastal, growers have learned from past experience that wind protection is necessary to maintain fruit quality and tree performance for a range of tree crops.  Growers have…
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