Join us! This event is located at the University of California, Davis which is considered to be among the top-ranked agricultural universities in the United States and offers the opportunity to interact with a wide range of academics in multiple disciplines

My hometown was place hit by a recent #earthquakeinturkey. Luckily, my family is okay, but many others were devastated. Here are a few trusted options if you want to help: akut.org.tr ahbap.org

The Quad County Walnut Institute will be held in Stockton on February 28. Come to hear great talks on walnut quality, husk fly, mold, soil water infiltration, phytophthora, and more! Mohamed T. Nouri Jhalendra Rijal sjvtandv.com/upcoming-event…

CE Pomology Advisor Roger Duncan and I will be starting our Tree & Vine IPM Breakfast meeting series beginning tomorrow, March 1. Every other Wednesday from March 1 through June (8 meetings). UCCE Stanislaus County UC Statewide IPM Program SacValleyOrchards San Joaquin Valley Trees and Vines - UC ANR Here is more info:

Ag&Natural Resources UC Merced organizing NIFA funded FREE worksop on Climate-Smart Agriculture for Nut Production. Please share in your network and register here, ucmerced.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9G…. Lunch included

The IX International Olive Symposium abstract submission deadline was extended to March 30th! Make sure to follow IX International Olive Symposium 2023 for more updates! #ISHS_Olive2023 #Olive #Horticulture #UCD #UniversityofCalifornia #CAGrower

Regular Registration is open now until April 19th!

or those interested in linking good science with consumer experiences in sustainability, check out the KIND almond acres initiative and this virtual field tour - kindsnacks.com/almond-acres-v…

How to cross breed (pollinate) #Apples 🍏 x 🍎 ? Why not try yourself this year! #PlantBreeding youtu.be/SKqprHFcuUk

A nice series of images from NBC News giving historical perspective of #CAsnowpack and what it means for flooding. #CAwx nbcnews.com/specials/the-b…

It is Colletotrichum causing these necrotic and chlorotic lesions on Atwood navels. Top first row, isolations from necrotic lesions: 8% Coll & 92% Alternaria; 2nd row from chlorotic lesions: 64% Coll & 29% Alternaria; 3rd row from symptomless leaves: 33% Coll & 3% Alternaria

Central Valley Farmer Shares New Experience with On-Farm Groundwater Recharge californiaagnet.com/2023/05/15/cen…

The atmospheric rivers of this past #winter have created the right conditions for plant pathogens that haven't been seen for decades in #California. "Generally, whenever you have rain events, you're going to have problems, Florent Trouillas. Mae Culumber bit.ly/42X2Euf

Don't let the cool and late #2023season fool you on #grape #mildew #botrytis management. #Mildew pressure has been absent and mild until Memorial Day. Next week 60 F to 85 F won't help it and cloudy and humid days make it worse. Ag&Natural Resources UC Statewide IPM Program Matthew Fidelibus

UCR wages $11+ million war against citrus greening disease news.ucr.edu/articles/2023/…

Happy to share our latest publication on Phytopathologia Mediterranea Phytopathologia Mediterranea "Identification and pathogenicity of Alternaria species causing leaf blotch and fruit spot of apple in California" 🍎🔬🍄 oajournals.fupress.net/index.php/pm/a…

Our latest publication on Plant Disease is out! 🎉 "Identification and Pathogenicity of Fungal Pathogens Associated with Branch Canker and Shoot Blight on Persimmons (Diospyros kaki) in California" 🔬doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-1…

Check out our latest article discussing aerial Phytophthora diseases of almond. With strengthening El Niño conditions and the possibility of a recurring outbreak, we provide novel insights into disease biology and management strategies. sacvalleyorchards.com/almonds/trunk-…

With the almond bloom being right around the corner, we summarize here current knowledge about disease risk and management of Bacterial blast of almond caused by Pseudomonas syringae. sjvtandv.com/blog/risk-of-b…

Is this a defense mechanism or a survival mechanism? Take a look at how a Botrytis cinerea reacted to a Cladosporium sp colony. The Botrytis surrounded the Cladosporium by making a barrier wall with his sclerotia, thus securing nutrients for itself or keeping his territory safe!