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American Farm Bureau Lists Farm Bill Goals
…and Senate ag committees to ensure the next farm bill works for farmers, ranchers and all Americans.” In a letter, Duvall told the congressional ag committee chairmen, Sen. Pat Roberts…
Almond Board: Almond Crop Forecast
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Funding for Research on Plant-Biotic Interactions
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Development of Technologies Vital for Specialty Crops
The House Agriculture Committee heard testimony from California growers on the significance of technology and innovation in the production of specialty crops. Wenger speaking to the House Agricultural Committee. Paul…
Grow Your Own Ginger
…to grow because it doesn’t require a lot of sunlight. If it’s kept in moist soil that’s properly drained the little rhizome will take care of the rest. This little…
ASTA Testifies before House Ag Committee on Plant Breeding Innovation, Farm Bill
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Groundwater Planning Moves into Next Phase
…basins, the authority is working on a groundwater model to guide its plan. “We’ve received grant funds to work on a new model that is shareable that we can work…
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Western View: Ventura County
…just doesn’t compute that people grow food there. Well, they do. This is one of the prettiest places in the world to grow a lemon, and they do a fine…
Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting
…as well as Joint committees and subcommittees to discuss current developments, to work on initiatives developed at the Annual Cattle Industry Convention and to make plans for the upcoming fiscal…
Best Plants to Plant to Feed the Bees
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Russia Extends Ban on U.S. and E.U. Produce
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Pork Wants U.S. Bilateral Trade Deal with Japan
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