Welcome to the Vegetable Crop Team
Our Vegetable Crop Team is available for members to join. We look forward to connecting with you.
Recent Alerts
UCD Johnsongrass
Spot virus (INSV) in lettuces fields in Salinas Vally
Daniel K. Hasegawa, U.S. Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service Impact of Western flower thrips and Impatiens necrotic spot virus (INSV) in lettuces fields in Salinas Vally
Nitrogen fertilizer management
Tim Hartz, UC Davis Extension Secialist report on Nitrogen fertilizer management and groundwater quality regulation
UCCE sounds alarm on looming insect threat
The spotted lanternfly is a major threat to numerous crops in California. Jeannette Warnert | May 14, 2020 Strikingly beautiful with a striped yellow abdomen and ruby red and black polka dot wings, the spotted lanternfly’s esthetic appeal belies its destructive nature. “Spotted lanternfly is a major threat to apples, grapes, stone fruits, roses, landscape […]
Online CE for Members
For a limited time, CAPCA is offering free online CE to 2020 Members. We are working everyday to help our members receive CE hours in the face of the COVID pandemic. Access online CE now, or Become a Member today
Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus
UCCE reports on INSV 2020-06 CAPCA Adviser INSV UCCE
Aphids and Central Coast Lettuce
Click HERE for Adviser Article
Additional Resources
Effects of Transplant Tray Drench Application of Insecticides for Bagrada Bug Control in Broccoli
Salinity Management in Field Crops and Vegetables
Nitrogen Fertilizer Technologies to Improve Nitrogen Management for Leafy Vegetable Production
Resources
UC Pest Management Guidelines
UC Pest Management Guidelines: Asparagus
UC Pest Management Guidelines: Carrot
UC Pest Management Guidelines: Cucurbits
• Key to identifying cucumber beetles
UC Pest Management Guidelines: Lettuce
UC Pest Management Guidelines: Peppers
UC Pest Management Guidelines: Tomato
• Consperse stink bug degree-days model
• Tomato fruitworm degree-days model
Other Resources
Bee Precaution Pesticide Ratings
Herbicide Symptoms—a photo repository of herbicide injury to plants
Understanding Pesticide Labels for Making Pesticide Applications
Understanding Pesticide Labels for Making Pesticide Applications card set PDF in English and Spanish, plus other pesticide safety resources
Agricultural Videos
Agricultural videos—in particular:
• Year-round IPM programs: Video tour
• Setting a Macabee gopher trap
• Trap placement for pocket gophers
Online Training
Online training (*with continuing education units)
• Moving beyond pesticides
• Pesticide application equipment/calibration*
• Pesticide resistance*
Online training (some with continuing education units) on pesticide application equipment/calibration and pesticide resistance
UC ANR Blogs
UC ANR blogs—in particular:
• Salinas Valley Agriculture
• Strawberries and Vegetables
• UC Weed Science
UC ANR Twitter
@niamhnichuinn
@UCBug52
@calveggies
@RichardMolinar
@LynnSosnoskie
@ucipm
Crop Manage
Crop Manage—a water and nitrogen management tool