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Almond Growers Warned To Watch for Unusual Disease Outbreak
By UC Agriculture and Natural Resources News|January 29, 2024
University of California scientists say wet winter there and El NiƱo creating favorable conditions for aerial Phytophthora pathogen.
New Studies Estimate Apples for Processing Production and Harvest Costs
By UC Agriculture and Natural Resources News|December 4, 2023
Two new studies can help Central California Coast growers estimate costs and potential returns for organic and conventional apples for processing.
Relentless Surge of Fruit Flies a Pain for California Growers
By UC Agriculture and Natural Resources News|November 27, 2023
Recent finds involving multiple species of the flying pest have sparked seven different quarantines across the state.
New Pest Found Infesting California Almond And Pistachio Crops
By UC Agriculture and Natural Resources News|November 3, 2023
Researchers say crop sanitation will be key to controlling the invasive carpophilus beetle.
Climate Change Could Spark Surge in Pests That Target Key Fruit and Nut Crops
By UC Agriculture and Natural Resources News|October 30, 2023
California growers beware. Newly published study expects three major pests — codling moth, peach twig borer, and Oriental fruit moth — to rise up.
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