Vol. 2, Issue 7, 1948 | Published by California Agriculture

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Walnut situation and outlook: As of April, 1948

G Alcorn

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Research Article

Wedgeleaf ceanothus, range brush: Increase studied and control method recommended

H BiswellJ Street

This study was carried on cooperatively with the State Division of Fish and Game and the Federal Fish and Wildlife Service.

Research Article
Codling moth on walnuts: Southern California studies of varying methods of DDT application
J Ortega
Ordinary spray rig applications of DDT for control of codling moth on walnuts were given comparative tests against several other methods of application during the 1947 experimental program.
Research Article
Washington navels: 2,4-D water sprays to reduce preharvest drop of oranges
W StewartL KlotzH Hield
During the 1946—47 Washington navel orange harvest, trials were made on the use of 2,4-D water sprays to reduce mature fruit drop—preharvest drop.
Research Article
Good range management: Practices are especially important to stockmen during years of deficient rainfall
R Love
The California range now is predominantly the annual type.
Research Article
Chemical weed control equipment: Pumps, power, tanks, booms, and nozzles must fit crop requirements for best results
N Akesson
Chemical weed control is becoming common practice in California and many different types of equipment are on the market.

Research Article

New seedless table grapes: Perlette and Delight, two new early maturing varieties

H Olmo

The following extract is from Experiment Station Bulletin 705, which may be obtained without charge by addressing the Publications Ofice, College of Agriculture, University of California, Berkeley 4, California. Cuttings...

Research Article

Freestone peaches: Successfully dried when dehydrated according to recommended practice

E MrakR Perry

Detailed recommendations and detachable temperature charts are available in California Experiment Station Circular 381 “Dehydrating Freestone Peaches” which may be obtained without cost from the ofice of the Farm Advisor...

Research Article

Caterpillars on tomatoes: Recognition of the kind is the first requirement in control program

A MichelbacherW MiddlekauffN Akesson

A detailed report on this subject, with control recommendations, is published in the Agricultural Experiment Station Circular 384, “Controlling Common Pests of Tomato in Northern California,” and is available without...

Research Article
Sulfur house operation: Simple procedure requires good materials and exacting care
H PhaffE Mrak
A detailed report on this subject is in the recently published Agricultural Experiment Station Circular 382 “Sulfur House Operation” whirh is available without cost at the local ofice of the...
Research Article
Salt water in wells: Intrusion into water wells limited to certain areas
C Johnston
Salt-water contamination of wells, causing them to supply brackish water which will injure the crops they irrigate, is a probability in very limited areas only.
Research Article
Dry bark of lemons prevalent: In coastal areas on various rootstocks and found to extend inland
E CalavanF White
Dry bark kills or renders worthless a great many lemon trees every year.
Research Article
California blackeye 5: State’s third most important dry bean being improved for wilt resistance
F Smith
The blackeye variety of cowpeas is classed as a dry bean in California but in the southern states it is known as the Blackeye pea.
Research Article
Red scale on citrus: Use of DDT for control studied
G Carman
DDT-kerosene sprays for control of red scale on citrus are not recommended beyond very limited field trials because of disadvantages and hazards associated with their use.