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Almost any home gardener will tell you that one of the most versatile and rewarding plants to grow in a summer edible garden is a tomato. In fact, a 2023 study by the National Gardening Association revealed that 86 percent of gardeners grow tomatoes.

In 2024, there has been an increasing report of significant numbers of citricola scale in the San Joaquin Valley. Damage thresholds are low for citricola scale, 1 adult scale/twig or 0.5 1st instar/leaf.

A grower applies an herbicide to his tomato plants, or thinks a neighbor's treatment is drifting over her almond trees. A short time later, the leaves start to bleach or shrivel.

Master summer garden pests with safe, organic solutions. Expert guide covers aphids, caterpillars, earwigs & more.

Master summer garden pests with safe, organic solutions. Expert guide covers aphids, caterpillars, earwigs & more.

Master summer garden pests with safe, organic solutions. Expert guide covers aphids, caterpillars, earwigs & more.

Master summer garden pests with safe, organic solutions. Expert guide covers aphids, caterpillars, earwigs & more.

Master summer garden pests with safe, organic solutions. Expert guide covers aphids, caterpillars, earwigs & more.

Children participating in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Childrencommonly known as WICare at nutritional risk and need essential nutrients from fruits and vegetables to support development.

Watergrass (Echinochloa spp.) in California rice is the most competitive weed complex. Plants can emerge under both continuously flooded conditions and flushed conditions, causing huge yield losses (up to 100% in dry- or drill-seeded systems).