Topics in Subtropics

Avocado Irrigation
April 16 (1 -3 PM)
 

Water Knowledge is
Power Knowledge

In-Person and Zoom
 
Topics and Speakers
 
Sources of ET information and their Reliability
By Ali Montazar - UCCE Irrigation Advisor, Imperial/San Diego/ Riverside counties
 
 
Selecting Irrigation Emitters-Drip vs Microsprinkler
Stu Styles - Cal Poly SLO Irrigation Training and Education Center
 
We would love to meet you in person at
The San Diego County Farm Bureau (420 S Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025)
 

If you cannot attend the meeting, register through our Zoom link.
 
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Annual Avocado Meeting

September 6, 2025
By Ben A Faber
California Avocado Society's110th Annual MeetingOn Friday, October 3, 2025 (Program starts 8:45 AM - 3 PM)Check-in8 AM - 8:45 AM*No registration on the day of the event.LocationThe Lloyd-Butler Ranch**We will email direction details to the registered attendees before the event.PresentationsGerardo…
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Fire Information

September 6, 2025
By Ben A Faber
Fire Information  Tree and Vine Loss CalculatorsSpread sheets to help you calculate lossCalculate Cost of Fire Damage to Avocado and Citrus TreesInformation from Ben Faber, Soils and Water, Avocado and Minor Subtropicals AdvisorLiving with FireInformation on how to care for fire damaged trees…
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Weed School - September 16-18

September 6, 2025
Weed Science School is less than two weeks away! Join the UC Davis Weed Research and Information Center for this 2.5 day course. Learn through lectures and laboratory demonstrations at the Bowley Plant Science Teaching Facility at 1200 Extension Center Drive in Davis, CA on September 16-18, 2025.Weed Science…
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Fruit Borer Entry Holes
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Tis the Season for Some Reason to Find Different Pests

September 2, 2025
By Ben A Faber
It never rains, but………. yeah, this is California, and we have had outbreaks of False Chinch Bug and Stink Bug since July, also whitefly especially on citrus. These insects aren’t so particular about avocado and are more or less generalist pests that feed on a variety of plants. They just happen to feed on…
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New Topics in Subtropics Newsletter

August 29, 2025
By Ben A Faber
Summer has come and we have a new newsletter to cover this period.  Read on the following topics:• The Role of Pollinators in Avocado Production  • Is that a Fruit Fly? • Sivanto Labeled for Control of Pink Hibiscus Mealybug in Dates • Consperse Stink Bug • Insights on 2025 Honey Bee…
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