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Warning issued for leaffooted plant bug in almonds
The leaffooted plant bug is one of those almond pests that rears its ugly head one year, only to be relatively scarce for the next several seasons. ... Read More
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Flowering landscape plant may aid apple aphid control
A common flowering landscape plant may help control woolly apple aphids in Washington orchards. ... Read More
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Researcher seeks solutions to tomato yellow leaf curl
Tomato yellow leaf curl virus has been around south Georgia for more than a decade, and he problem only seems to be getting worse. ... Read More
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United Fresh unveils Recall Ready program
SAN DIEGO — A new service from the United Fresh Produce Association aims to help produce suppliers prepare for food recalls and deal with the fallout if one does occur.
The fee-based Recall Ready Program was announced May 16 by Ron Midyett, ... Read More
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New trucking rules have wide-ranging effects
SAN DIEGO — Two new trucking rules — one from California and the other federal — could have wide-ranging effects on the fresh produce industry from the shipper all the way to the retailer. ... Read More
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UPDATED: Mexican limes rejected over banned chemicals
At least four shipments of Mexican limes bound for the U.S. have been rejected at the border after they tested positive for chemicals banned in the U.S. for limes. ... Read More
Chef brings fresh food to Florida studentsNorth Florida high school students enjoyed a taste of different cuisine as part of a program that brings chefs to schools.
It took a Senate committee about three hours to discuss and amend a $955 billion farm bill before approving it with a 15-5 vote on May 14.
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A wheat-tomato rotation may help reduce soilborne nematodes better than leaving a field fallow. But not just any wheat will do—it has to be rootknot nematode-resistant wheat.
Iowa State University, Ames, and app developer Rade|Eccles, Overland Park, Kan., have teamed to develop the Pesticide and Field Records iPad app to help growers record and track pesticide application information.
The 2013 Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be similar to the 2012 season, according to a recent hurricane forecast from Colorado State University.
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