Kern County Board of Trade promotes tourist experiences at NAT Conference
The Kern County Board of Trade showcased local attractions to bus tour operators at the NAT conference in Houston. Aimee Barajas met with tour operators from 21 firms, highlighting Basque restaurants, Red Rock Canyon, Edwards AFB, Randsburg, Kern River Valley, Tehachapi orchards, Mourning Cloak Ranch, Buck Owens Crystal Palace, Taft oil sites, and more. Delegates emphasized creating experiences over destinations, with tours seeking gardens, hikes, and interactive offerings.
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False chinch bugs threaten citrus and fruit trees
The false chinch bug Nysius raphanus is a small gray brown pest that swarms in spring to fall and can damage young citrus and other fruit trees. It feeds on weeds such as wild mustard and spurge, overwinters as nymphs, and may move to adjacent crops when weeds dry. High pest pressure turns fruit rind yellow with brown patches and may cause early fruit drop.
Pierce's disease confirmed in Kern County vineyards
UC Extension adviser Jennifer Hashim reports Pierce's disease found in a dozen Kern County vineyards east of Bakersfield. About 600 infected vines will be removed to curb spread of the incurable disease as farmers receive monitoring help and management guidance.
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Zinc roles in almonds and deficiency symptoms
Zinc is an essential trace element for almond trees affecting chlorophyll formation and auxin synthesis. Severe deficiency causes little leaf and rosetting with short internodes. symptoms appear at new growth tips with chlorosis. Sprays depend on leaf analysis and are applied in fall, dormancy, and spring with zinc sulfate or zinc oxide based on timing and concentration.
Warning to shoppers on store closing sale refunds policy
A notice advises Christmas shoppers that retailers offering Going out of business or store closing sales must display their refund policy for at least seven days after purchase. It warns that without such policy there is no recourse for merchandise issues and suggests asking the store when buying a gift.
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