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Light brown apple moth adult and egg mass. Photo by S. Tjosvold
Nursery and Flower Grower: Article

Light Brown Apple Moth and Targeting Vulnerable Young Larvae

September 26, 2018
By Steven A Tjosvold
The Light Brown Apple Moth (LBAM) is an important invasive pest for California, and is established in much of California's coastal and some inland areas where nursery products are produced. It is a federally and state regulated pest in many ornamental and fruit crops.
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Kern County: Article

Kern UCCE/DWR Weekly Crop Water Use Report 09-24-2018

September 26, 2018
Please see below link to access "How To Use Weekly Crop Water Use (ET) Reports to Assist Farm Water Management" How To Use Weekly Crop Water Use Report Please see below link to access "Weekly ET Report 09-24-18" ET Report 09-24-2018 Please see disclaimer link below: University of California Division...
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Livestock, Range and Natural Resources: Article

Fall 2018

September 26, 2018
In this issue: Help us focus an oak research project! SB 88 reporting requirements SB 88 / AB 589 workshops in October Small Flock Egg Producers' Workshop October 4 Wildfire, Rangelands, and UCCE...
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citrus thrips
Topics in Subtropics: Article

Credit Worthy Webinars - Citrus/Avocado Pests and Diseases

September 26, 2018
By Ben A Faber
Event NameDate UC Ag Expert talks about citrus thrips 10/17/2018 What is involved in the webinars? A series of 1 hour webinars will highlight various pest management and horticultural topics for citrus and avocados.
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The Asian citrus psyllid, about the size of an aphid, is a major threat to the multibillion dollar citrus industry in the United States.(Photo courtesy of the California Department of Food and Agriculture)
Bug Squad: Article

Targeting the Asian Citrus Psyllid

September 25, 2018
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
While you're peeling and segmenting your orange at breakfast or spooning orange honey on your toast, you're probably not thinking about the Asian citrus psyllid.
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LISTEN: “Fall Planted Bulbs and Corms” On In The Garden Radio

September 25, 2018
Sally and Steve will discuss the differences between two primary forms of underground food storage systems. That boring, technical description is exactly what Bulbs (e.g., Amaryllis, Daffodil) and Corms (e.g., Gladiolus, Freesia) are and why they produce such glorious color every year.
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