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New Topics in Subtropics Newsletter

August 23, 2024
By Ben A Faber
Get the latest skinny on avocado workshops and other subjects at the latest Topics in Subtropics Newsletter, as well as links to past newsletters.
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Avocado Sunblotch Workshop - Sept 13, Escondido

August 23, 2024
By Ben A Faber
Unlock the Secrets to Healthy Avocados: Learn about Avocado Sunblotch Viroid 9am-12:30pm The Farm Bureau,Escondido 420 S Broadway,Escondido,CA 92025 https://forms.gle/12LxUUdkPb8DmNdm8 Fatemeh Khodadadi fatemehk@ucr.
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Doctoral candidate Alison Blundell delivering her award-winning presentation in the 12-minute student competition at the international Society of Nematologists. She won second place. (Photo by Veronica Casey)
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Congrats to Our UC Davis Nematology Doctoral Students

August 20, 2024
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Nematodes are where it's at! Two UC Davis nematology doctoral students were invited to give research presentations at the international Society of Nematologists' conference in Park City, Utah and they excelled.
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ACP Training - English and Spanish

August 20, 2024
By Ben A Faber
The Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program is hosting free training workshops for field crew supervisors and farm labor contractors in Riverside and Ventura counties this month.
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A honey bee foraging on Gaillardia during The Golden Hour in a Vacaville garden. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
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Golden Hour, Golden Bee on Gaillardia

August 14, 2024
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Photographers call the first hour after dawn and the last hour before dusk "The Golden Hour." That's when the sunlight is softer and warmer. It's also called "The Magic Hour.
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Avocado Great Has Passed - Bob Bergh

August 14, 2024
By Ben A Faber
It is unfortunate that we allow the passing of individuals without recognizing their contributions. B. O. Bergh was an important part of the avocado industry and his passing should surely be noted.
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