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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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    Avocado Workshop - June 25

    California Avocado Growers Seminars Series 2024 Scheduled Topics    June 25 (9 AM - 12 PM) Field Day at Jackson Avocado Ranch 11200 Berry Rd.Valley Center (Near Escondido)   Topics and Speakers   General Avocado Pruning...


    By Ben A Faber
    Author - Advisor
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    Movento 24C renewed for Citrus in CA

    Movento (spirotetramet) has been renewed for use on citrus  Asian citrus psyllid in California.  It's a foliar spray that is systemic especially moving to new tissue where ACP feeds.  It also controls some other pests, such as thrips and...


    By Ben A Faber
    Author - Advisor
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    ACP News

    HLB Update - Ventura County Detections There have been no new confirmed positive HLB detections in Ventura since early February, and no recent expansions to the 5-mile HLB quarantine in place in the Santa Paula area. To see a map of...


    By Ben A Faber
    Author - Advisor