Vol. 70, Issue 3, 2016 | Published by California Agriculture

Introduction

A crossroads for strawberries

J Downing

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Outlook

Growing for the future: Collective action, land stewardship and soilborne pathogens in California strawberry production

M LloydT Gordon

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News
At Hansen Agricultural REC, better blackberries and a soil disinfestation alternative
H White
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Review Article
The evolving fresh market berry industry in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties
L TourteM BoldaK Klonsky
The fresh market berry industry in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties has contributed significantly to the agricultural vibrancy of the two counties and the state of California. Dramatic growth in...
Research Article
Revised chloropicrin use requirements impact strawberry growers unequally
R GoodhueM SchweisguthK Klonsky
Buffer zone requirements are by nature spatial and their effects are site-specific, with some fields — because of their location — more impacted than others. Using a set of strawberry...
Research Article
Strawberry growers wavered over methyl iodide, feared public backlash
J Guthman
Methyl iodide, once promoted as a suitable alternative to methyl bromide for soil fumigation in strawberry systems, was withdrawn from the market in 2012 after a contentious regulatory battle that...

Research Article

Fumigant dosages below maximum label rate control some soilborne pathogens

S Triky-DotanB WesterdahlF MartinK SubbaraoS KoikeH Ajwa

The activity of commercial soil fumigants on some key soilborne pathogens was assessed in sandy loam soil under controlled conditions. Seven soil fumigants that are registered in California or are...

Review Article

Managing for soil health can suppress pests

A HodsonE Lewis

A “healthy” soil can be thought of as one that functions well, both agronomically and ecologically, and one in which soil biodiversity and crop management work in synergy to suppress...

Research Article

Inconsistent food safety pressures complicate environmental conservation for California produce growers

P BaurL DriscollS GennetD Karp

Controlling human pathogens on fresh vegetables, fruits and nuts is imperative for California growers. A range of rules and guidelines have been developed since 2006, when a widespread outbreak of...

Review Article
Soil testing for P and K has value in nutrient management for annual crops
D GeisselerE Miyao
Adequate nutrients in forms available to plant roots are essential for sustainable crop production. Soil testing for phosphorus and potassium availability allows growers and crop advisers to determine whether a...