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California fruit and nut review

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:01:00 EDT

California grape vines formed bunches while irrigation in orchards and vineyards continued due to the dry conditions.

Study examines effects of ozone, glyphosate on California horseweed

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:55:00 EDT

Higher ozone levels in California’s San Joaquin Valley may be benefiting horseweed populations that are resistant to a popular herbicide.

Fresno State research group looks at food traceability

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:52:00 EDT

Highly-publicized incidents of food-borne illness in the United States in recent years have revealed that in spite of established industry practices for safely packaging food, failures do occur, and food products sometimes become contaminated.

Two new online courses offered by Farm Press

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:25:00 EDT

Western Farm Press/Penton Media have launched the 12th and 13th courses for state-licensed agriculturists in California and Arizona and other Western states to earn continuing education credit hours online toward renewing their licenses and applicator certificates.

Mike Montna new CTGA president

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:23:00 EDT

Mike Montna, former agricultural manager for Seneca Food Corp., is the new president and CEO of the California Tomato Growers Association.