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Sep. 2, 2010
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New online CEU course for EGVM

Control strategy recommendations for the European grapevine moth (EGVM) are included in a new Farm Press/Penton Media continuing education course now being offered free through the sponsorship of DuPont Crop Protection. Almost 2,000 square miles of California vineyards, orchards and farmland are under quarantine following discoveries of EGVM....More
Sep. 2, 2010
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Next step for RR sugar beets

RR sugar beet deregulation is on hold pending a two-year EIS. Presently, APHIS is issuing permits to producers to authorize steckling production this fall under strict permit conditions that would not allow flowering....More
Sep. 2, 2010
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Has weed detection gone to the dogs?

Research published in Invasive Plant Science and Management focuses on trained detection dogs that can locate specific weeds more accurately and at a greater distance than humans....More
Sep. 2, 2010
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Horses fall victim to economic turmoil

A frail economy and a ban on horse slaughter have combined in a steadily growing number of unwanted horses with owners who are unable to properly care for them. The unwanted horse population has risen as the cost of purchasing a horse has dropped, but the cost of keeping a horse has stayed the same....More
Sep. 2, 2010
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Annual CAPCA conference Oct. 17-19

The 36th Annual CAPCA Conference and Agri-Expo will be held Oct. 17-19 in Anaheim, Calif., at the Disneyland Hotel. More than 1,000 PCAs are expected. The conference features a professional Agri-Expo trade show and a career opportunity room, and much more....More
Sep. 2, 2010
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Tomato forecast at 12.3 million tons

The processing tomato industry is paying close attention to the maturity of the crop — if too much is ready at the same time, it could cause delays at processing plants and gaps in production....More
Aug. 31, 2010
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2010 year of the California peach

This year it is all kudos for California peach growers; colorful, ripe and sweet peaches are all I have experienced. With the exception of one bunch I bought at a local roadside stand, all came from local supermarkets....More
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