Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Surendra Dara, UCCE Entomology and Biologicals Advisor, to talk about the use of biostimulants in strawberries to promote plant growth and to help plants withstand various pests, diseases or environmental stressors.
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Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Andre Biscaro, UCCE Irrigation and Water Resources Advisor for Ventura County, to talk about soil chemical analysis and the accuracy and precision of commercial ag laboratories as it relates to these tests.
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Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Katherine Jarvis-Shean, UCCE orchard systems advisor for Sacramento, Solano and Yolo counties, to discuss boron-resistant rootstock research in almonds. Almonds are especially susceptible to effects of high-boron soil, and trees can be damaged by excessive amounts in the soil and water.
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Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Jhalendra Rijal, UCCE area integrated pest management advisor in San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Merced counties, to discuss planning for spring pest management in walnuts. Growers and managers need to be prepared with a plan for monitoring and suppressing populations before they cause economic damage to the crop.
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Taylor Chalstrom sits down with independent PCA Carla Youngblood and tree nut grower Chris Wylie to get a unique perspective on best management practices for navel orangeworm.
Jason Scott talks with TriCal Diagnostics' Kristi Sanchez, Ph.D., Senior Researcher and nematologist, about nematode research and preventative steps growers can take to identify and minimize nematode infestation and other soil pathogens.
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