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New Website Provides Farming Insight
September 1, 2010
Golden State growers unveil Knowacaliforniafarmer.com.
“First In The Nation” Pest Nabbed
September 1, 2010
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists intercept destructive leafhopper on a shipment of fresh pineapples.
United Fresh Launches New Mobile App
September 1, 2010
Application enables users to receive news and customized event schedules.
EPA Seeking Online Intelligence
August 31, 2010
Pilot project to test pesticide users’ interest in obtaining labeling via the Internet.
Melon Fruit Fly Quarantine Expected To Expand
August 31, 2010
Two more flies were discovered last weekend near a bell pepper field.
Small Farms Hit In Labor Sting
August 31, 2010
California growers warned that even spouses and children can be considered employees.
A $1 Million Grant Awarded To Find Ways To Reduce Vegetable Pathogens
August 26, 2010
A team of food safety researchers receives funding to find ways to protect fruits and vegetables.
Moving Toward Crops With Drought Tolerance
August 26, 2010
Drought-tolerant crops have moved closer to becoming reality.
Citrus Disease Confirmed In Texas And Louisiana
August 25, 2010
Cases of sweet orange scab are the first U.S. findings of the fungal pathogen.
USDA Offers Free Webinar On Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act
August 24, 2010
USDA will conduct a free, interactive webinar on Thursday, Aug. 26, featuring information about the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).
Apple Grower Of The Year Award Presentation
August 20, 2010
Mike Taylor of Taylor Orchards in Eastern Washington was honored as the American/Western Fruit Grower and DuPont Crop Protection Apple Grower of the Year. Check out the video from the award presentation, which took place August 19 during the U.S. Apple Association’s Apple Crop Outlook and Marketing Conference in Chicago. Watch now.
New California Pest Quarantine Areas Declared
August 20, 2010
One now includes prominent winegrape area of Lodi, and one for new pest.
Cool Weather May Delay Ripening In California
August 19, 2010
Growers express their concern about rain and shrinking harvest windows.
Deadline Approaching For Conservation Reserve Program
August 19, 2010
In addition to producers signing up for the first time, participants with existing contracts that are scheduled to expire on Sept. 30, 2010, may elect to re-enroll under a new 10 to 15 year contract.
Serious Pest Found In California’s Kern County
August 18, 2010
Melon fruit flies feed on more than 100 plant species.
EPA Moves To Phase Out Temik
August 17, 2010
Bayer CropScience cooperates with decision to cancel aldicarb uses in citrus and potatoes.
New York Farm Viability Projects Slashed
August 17, 2010
New project funding has been slashed by 88%, as well, and funding for active projects was cut by 55%.
Grocery Chain Aims To Replicate Farmers Market Experience
August 17, 2010
Loblaw tries to bring the farmers market to the grocery store.
Doctors Prescribing Produce
August 16, 2010
The aim of the veggie prescription pilot project is to help fight child obesity.
Webinar: Soil Disease And Nematodes
August 16, 2010
