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Food & Farm News
June 19, 2013
- Dry weather influences wheat harvest
- UC tests how water affects berry flavor
- Study of healthy cities cites fresh produce
- New farmers find a helping hand
June 12, 2013
- Fewer people apply for on-farm jobs
- Farmers markets build sense of community
- New tool will describe honey flavors
- Gardens can grow an edible bouquet
June 5, 2013
- Dairy Month kicks off
- Wedding season blooms with California flowers
- Dried plum forecast looks light
- Agencies combat food waste
May 29, 2013
- Food prices stay stable
- Rain spares cherries
- UC announces new citrus variety
- What happens when a bee dies?
May 22, 2013
- Rural theft frustrates farmers
- Schools benefit from salad bar donations
- Upland cotton production down slightly
- White House chefs demonstrate healthy cooking
Ag Alert
June 12, 2013
- Researchers test unmanned aircraft for on-farm uses
- On-farm labor: As harvest pace builds, farmers report shortages
- Commentary: Seminar helps farmers, ranchers run for elected office
June 5, 2013
- Immigration, farm bill top Capitol agenda
- To water sellers, transfer process can be daunting
- President's message: Good decisions start with good information
May 22, 2013
- Ongoing wave of metal theft prompts further legislation
- Detectives talk about preventing large crop thefts
- Hearing on milk prices highlights lack of agreement
- Commentary: Farmers, food processors support reform of Prop. 65
May 15, 2013
- Planting conditions improve for rice crops
- Farmers, ranchers outline problems with coastal rules
- Commentary: Next few weeks will be key for immigration, farm bills
May 8, 2013