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Weeds in seedling alfalfa.
Alfalfa & Forage News: Article

Key to managing springtime weeds in seedling alfalfa stands: Patience

April 6, 2018
By Rachael Long
Yikes, my weed control didn't work! It's springtime and you're looking at your seedling alfalfa field that you planted late last fall. You have a great stand, but you're not quite satisfied with the level of weed control despite an earlier herbicide application.
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nitrogen avocado
Topics in Subtropics: Article

Rocks are a Source of Nitrogen

April 6, 2018
By Ben A Faber
For centuries, the prevailing science has indicated that all of the nitrogen on Earth available to plants comes from the atmosphere. But a study from the University of California, Davis, indicates that more than a quarter comes from Earth's bedrock.
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UC Rice Blog: Article

Armyworms 2018: Get Ready

April 6, 2018
By Luis Espino
This year, with the help of Dow AgroSciences, I will increase the number of armyworm traps that I have been monitoring. The idea is to give growers and PCAs more localized information so that they can have a better idea of what's going on near them, and when to increase their monitoring efforts.
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Colusa County: Article

April 2018

April 6, 2018
Fertility Management Tips - Look Out for New Weed Species - Early Season Arthropod Management Update - Armyworms 2018: Get Ready - 2018 Yield Contest...
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Photo 1: Fusarium affected strawberry plants, picture taken April 5, 2018.
Strawberries and Caneberries: Article

Fusarium Strikes Early in 2018

April 6, 2018
By Mark P Bolda
Waaaay too early to be seeing Fusarium infecting strawberry plants, but here it is. I was contacted two weeks ago by the grower who was seeing some plant collapse in his field (Photo 1) and had him submit samples and then went out personally to check it out.
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blueberry gall midge
Topics in Subtropics: Article

Blueberry Gall Midge?

April 6, 2018
By Ben A Faber
Several Florida blueberry growers have recently reported flower bud damage and corresponding fruit loss, in some cases up to 50% on certain affected cultivars.
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UCCE advisor Ben Faber is featured in the CIWR video on drought strategies in California mandarin production.
Green Blog: Article

Mandarin drought tips featured in final video of drought series

April 6, 2018
By Jeannette Warnert
Because periodic droughts will always be a part of life in California, the UC California Institute for Water Resources (CIWR) produced a series of videos to maintain drought awareness and planning, even in years when water is more abundant.
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ANR Adventures: Article

Getting ready for the statewide conference

April 5, 2018
By Wendy Powers
I thought for sure I had things to prepare for today's VP Council but it turns out I misread the agenda. Fortunately I caught my mistake in time. So instead I visited Jan Corlett. She looks great.
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