Agriculture

UCCE in the County of San Luis Obispo: Page

Avocado

Irrigation Scheduling Tools This tool, developed by Rueben and Shanti Hofshi, and Ben Faber, has instructions for use and allows you to calculate water needed per tree per day as well as watering time per day or irrigation period.
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UC Organic Agriculture Institute: Page

UC Agroecology Field Quarter

The Agroecology Field Quarter is a transformative summer program designed to immerse students in the dynamic world of organic agriculture and equitable food systems. Join us for an unforgettable journey through hands-on learning, professional networking, and real-world application.
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Lettuce field with fusarium resistance trial
UC IPM on the South Central Coast: Article

Tolerance of lettuce varieties to Fusarium wilt – 2024

February 24, 2025
By Alexander I Putman, Yu-Chen Wang, Christopher A Greer
Tolerance of lettuce varieties to Fusarium wilt 2024 Alex Putman, Yu-Chen Wang, and Chris Greer Summary Fusarium wilt of lettuce, caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lactucae (FOL), is an economically significant disease on the Central Coast of California.
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Lychee and Longan 2025
Topics in Subtropics: Article

Lychee/Longan Workshop

February 24, 2025
By Ben A Faber
New Tropical Fruit Growers' Workshop Lychee and Longan When: Tuesday, February 25, 2025; 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST, which is 12 - 3 PST IT STARTS TOMORROW!!!!!!!!! Where: Webinar via Zoom Cost: Free This is the beginning of a series on subtropical fruit trees that could easily be adopted ion Southern...
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Avocado BOtany book cover

Avocado Botany Text - NEW

February 21, 2025
By Ben A Faber
3rd Edition Daniel Carrillo, Bruce Schaffer, B Nigel Wolstenholme, Anthony W Whiley View information Preview PDF Description Readership Reviews Author Biography The avocado industry is evolving rapidly.
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A honey bee pollinating an almond blossom. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Tough Time for Beekeepers and Almond Growers

February 19, 2025
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
It's a tough time for beekeepers and almond growers during California's almond pollination season. There's a nationwide bee shortage, rapidly increasing hive thefts and often uncooperative weather.
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Ganado porta los collares de cercado virtual que funcionan con energía solar.
Blog Verde: Article

Los cercados virtuales revolucionan la industria ganadera

February 19, 2025
By Basilisa M Rawleigh
La tecnologa puede ahorrar tiempo a los ganaderos y beneficiar a los animales y tierras Despus que el incendio de Caldor destruyera miles de millas de cercado en su rancho ganadero en el 2021, Leisel Finley y su familia necesitaban reemplazarlo.
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