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Topics in Subtropics: Article

Wise Words on Pruning

January 26, 2024
By Ben A Faber
From Tim Spann, Spann Ag Research & Consulting Use Sharp Tools in order to make Clean Cuts Follow 3-Cut Method for larger branches Whitewash with more extensive pruning Watch the Weather And Don't Apply Pruning Paint READ it Here, and Hear Pictured: 3-Cut Method...
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Forest entomologist Todd Johnson, assistant professor, Louisiana State University
Bug Squad: Article

Forest Entomologist Todd Johnson of LSU to Share His Research

January 25, 2024
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
"Forests cover approximately 30 percent of the Earth's landmass and provide important ecosystem services that include food, fuel, and timber, as well as habitat for diverse organisms. Threats posed to forests by invasive and pestiferous species are rapidly growing.
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Gold, amber and burgundy gum balls on an almond tree
Food Blog: Article

Almond growers should prepare for possibility of unusual disease outbreak

January 25, 2024
By Michael Hsu
With heavy rains in the forecast amid strengthening El Nio conditions, almond growers should be on the lookout for a rare disease that can cause severe damage to their orchards, according to Florent Trouillas, a University of California Cooperative Extension specialist in fruit and nut pathology.
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Forest entomologist Todd Johnson of Louisiana State University
Entomology & Nematology News: Article

LSU Forest Entomologist to Deliver Next ENT Seminar

January 23, 2024
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Forest entomologist Todd Johnson assistant professor at Louisiana State University, will speak on "Characterizing Ecological Interactions of Arthropods in Forests under Global Change"at the next seminar hosted by the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology.
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Salinas Valley Agriculture: Article

2024 Irrigation and Nutrient Management Meeting

January 22, 2024
By Michael D Cahn
2024 Irrigation and Nutrient Management Meeting Tuesday, February 20 7:55 am to 1:30 pm Habr traduccin al Espaol Registration Link: 7:30 Sign-in and refreshments 7:55 Introduction 8:00 Managing runoff during the growing season and winter.
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Cattle grazing

Fighting fire with feeding

January 22, 2024
By Michael Hsu
California's cattle ranchers contribute a significant amount to the region's culture, economy and food supply, but do they also inadvertently help to temper the wildfires that have been plaguing the state? And if so, is it a better alternative environmentally speaking to letting grasslands burn?
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