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Housing for the Harvest Helps Mitigate Spread of COVID-19
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HLB Solution Could Be Available in Three Years
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Smoke Exposure Testing Limitations Could Be Devastating for Winegrapes
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Making Sure Potted Plants Stay Hydrated While Vacationing
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California Fires Leave Livestock Producers with Work to Do in The Aftermath
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Producers Optimistic for Pumpkin Demand Heading into Fall
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California Growers Have A New Insecticide Available for Aphid Control
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Tips for Caring for a Tough-to-Grow Houseplant
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The Western View: Why is the West Burning – Again?
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Container Gardening Ideas to Liven Things Up this Fall
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