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Pest
Be Aggressive with Red Imported Fire Ants
California’s arid conditions have slowed the spread of red imported fire ants since they were first introduced into…
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New Tech
Putting Local Weather Data to Work in your Orchards
Cold temperatures usher in the dormant season, giving trees and growers a much-needed respite from the intensity of…
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Profile
FARM Advisor Profile: Blake Sanden
Blake Sanden, UCCE Irrigation & Agronomy Farm Advisor Emeritus, Kern County, followed a unique path to a career…
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Pistachios
Trap Crops in Pistachio
Planting a secondary crop to entice insect pests with a more delectable meal than the primary crop offers…
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Ag Industry
A Season of Harvest, Thanksgiving and Optimism for 2021
It’s safe to say that 2020 has been a year unlike any other. From the escalation of a…
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Pest
Getting Proactive About Navel Orangeworm
Given its persistence and potential for crop damage, navel orangeworm is no longer just another problem that can…
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Ag Industry
Transpiration Uniformity as a Useful Metric for Tree Nut Growers
Distribution uniformity (DU) has long been viewed as a top priority for orchard managers. However, many successful growers…
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Irrigation
End of Year Irrigation
It’s here: the last month. 2020 is winding down; pray for rain. In my humble opinion, it couldn’t…
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Ag Industry
Governor Newsom Responds to Devastating Wildfires: Can Agriculture Survive His Response?
As a result of the devastating wildfires experienced throughout California this year, California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced…
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Almonds
Almond Grower Banks on Regenerative Almond Orchard Practices
Ward and Rosie Burroughs of Burroughs Family Orchards are finding that being a regenerative farm is financially sustainable.…
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