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Axios® 20 SC Fungicide Offers Flexible Disease Control for Almond Growers
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Stephanie Nash When it comes to passionate advocacy for American agriculture, Stephanie Nash is leading from the front. A fourth-generation dairy farmer now based in Tennessee, Stephanie has transformed her…
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…connect consumers with agriculture. Her rise as an agricultural advocate began during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nash noticed misinformation about farming circulating online and felt farmers were often on the defensive…
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…timing, ReTain can serve as a valuable tool to support fruit set and help cherry growers maximize yield potential. For more information, visit valent.com/ReTainCA. Always read and follow label instructions….
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