Tree fruit, Citrus, Avocado, and Nuts
Local field research is conducted by Cooperative Extension advisors, in cooperation with University of California Extension Specialists, Experiment Station personnel and growers. Research efforts target new crops and varieties that are best adapted to local growing conditions and markets. Irrigation, fertilization, and soil management research helps growers use natural resources effectively. Innovations in cultural practices and pest control help local growers produce an abundance of fruits, nuts, cereal grains, vegetables and other crops with environmentally sensitive methods.
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Oh Woes, in a Wet Year - Anthracnose
So rain is great………as long as it doesn't cause problems like increased iron chlorosis, root rot, snails, erosion, too many weeds, etc., etc., etc, And now we are seeing more anthracnose. This disease is not normally much of a problem...
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How Much Nitrogen Do Different Crops Use?
The ratio of N applied to N removed is a key metric in the Central Valley Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program (CVILRP). Growers report applied N and yield to agricultural water quality coalitions. The coalitions in turn convert yield to N removed from...
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Check It Out - USDA State and County Ag Profiles
State and County Profiles are now available. USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released the profiles Mar. 27, 2024. These 2-page summaries include farms and farmland, value of sales, producer demographics, top crops, internet access...