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New Tree Nut Processing Laboratory Unveiled at Fresno State
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Colleges Recruit New Students at 2022 World Ag Expo
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Ocean Shipping Reform Act Advances to Full Senate
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VofV: Using Social Media to Educate the Masses about Agriculture
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Gene-Edited Beef Cattle Receive Low-Risk Determination from FDA
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VofV: Navigating Climate Change – A Guide on How to Use Technology to Foster Climate-Resilient Agriculture
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Use of Conservation Practices Increases Over Past Decade
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Virtual Reality Paves the Future of Agriculture Education
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New Program to Boost Tech Solutions in Fresh Produce Industry
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Center Providing Plant Management Solutions for the Southeast Region
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Program Working to Deliver State-of-the-Art Plant Science Technology
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Hearing on USDA Inspector General Report on Civil Rights Complaints
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