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University of California Sacramento Valley Integrated Pest Management Update Report date: June 28, 2018 The most current report is available here. Disclaimer: These updates are provided as reference information for Sacramento Valley orchard pest and natural enemy activity. They are … Continue reading
Prune growers should be aware that current weather conditions favor development of blue prune and an associated leaf scorch. Continue reading
These photos show various symptoms observed on trees that were intentionally over-irrigated throughout the season. Continue reading
Hull rot infections can cost growers a lot of money; money in lost crop this year, money in more sanitation costs this winter, and money in lost spurs and shoots for future crops. There are two disease organisms responsible for hull rot damage. The first is Monilinia (brown rot), which infects the hull just prior to hull split in early to mid-June. Continue reading
University of California Sacramento Valley Integrated Pest Management Update Report date: June 9, 2018 The most current report is available here. Disclaimer: These updates are provided as reference information for Sacramento Valley orchard pest and natural enemy activity. They are … Continue reading