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Top Story  “First In The Nation” Pest NabbedU.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists intercept destructive leafhopper on a shipment of fresh pineapples.Other News California Moth Quarantine Tops 5,000 Square MilesLight brown apple moth quarantine is now one of the largest in state history.Medfly Outbreak OverFlorida agriculture officials declare eradication of pest in Palm Beach County.New Website Provides Farming InsightGolden State growers unveil Knowacaliforniafarmer.com.United Fresh Launches New Mobile AppApplication enables users to receive news and customized event schedules.Employing H-2A Workers From JamaicaIn New York, growers will be able to employ Jamaican workers for the fall harvest.EPA Seeking Online IntelligencePilot project to test pesticide users’ interest in obtaining labeling via the Internet.Exotic Fruit Flies FoundFlorida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services says pests discovered during routine check in Pinellas County.New York And Wisconsin See Earlier HarvestsGrapes and apples are weeks ahead of last year.Melon Fruit Fly Quarantine Expected To ExpandTwo more flies were discovered last weekend near a bell pepper field.Small Farms Hit In Labor StingCalifornia growers warned that even spouses and children can be considered employees.A $1 Million Grant Awarded To Find Ways To Reduce Vegetable PathogensA team of food safety researchers receives funding to find ways to protect fruits and vegetables.Alfalfa Sprouts RecallAlfalfa sprout packages are recalled in New York due to the presence of Salmonella.Boosting The Level Of Antioxidants In PotatoesScientists discover two ways to improve the amount of healthful antioxidant substances in potatoes.National Potato Council Says Aldicarb Vital For Potato GrowersThe National Potato Council is concerned by the recent decision to cancel the registration of aldicarb, a vital tool for U.S. potato growers. |
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