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Topics in Subtropics: Article

Praise the Rain, Pass the Fungicide

March 6, 2024
By Ben A Faber
Although, it's probably too late for the fungicide to correct Citrus Brown Rot and Septoria on coastal lemons. In normal rainfall years, a skirt spray of copper is done to prevent rain splash bringing spores of various Phytophthora species in contact with fruit.
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Topics in Subtropics: Article

Boron on Olives?

March 4, 2024
By Ben A Faber
Pre-bloom foliar boron application on olive may improve yield Ellie Andrews, PhD, UCCE Farm Advisor, Sonoma County, and Elizabeth Fichtner, PhD, UCCE Farm Advisor, Tulare County Olive orchards entering an OFF year in 2024 may benefit from pre-bloom foliar boron (B) applications to support reproducti...
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Thrips/TSWV status in Yolo & Colusa: Article

First post, 2024 (March 3)

March 3, 2024
By Neil McRoberts
General situation Thanks to a wetter-than-normal February we're slightly above normal for our average winter rainfall accumulation in Yolo County, with more predicted for next week.
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ANR News Releases: Article

$1.7M granted for climate-smart planning led by UC ANR scientists

February 29, 2024
By Saoimanu Sope
In California, natural and working lands make up 95 million acres of the state and play a vital role in building resilience to the impacts of climate change. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources was awarded $1.
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