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Why homemade weed killers are not always better
Recipes for homemade weed killers abound on the internet. University of Illinois Extension specialist Michelle Wiesbrook explains why homemade is not always better.
June 30 , 2022
Agronometrics in Charts: Commemorating ten years of the California Avocado Month
In this installment of the ‘Agronometrics In Charts’ series, it can be seen that prices have been running higher this season than any of the four previous years.
June 30 , 2022
Port of Oakland to reduce free wait times for import containers
The Port of Oakland has revealed it will be reducing free wait times from seven days to four days in order to reduce congestion caused by long-dwelling import containers.
June 30 , 2022
Chilean citrus: Mandarin export forecast revised down by a fifth following freeze
Chile's Citrus Comite of Asoex has provided updated export for citrus this season in the wake of a freeze event in late May, with all categories set to see a decline that is expected to be most pronounced in mandarins.
June 29 , 2022
Video: Washing fruits and vegetables
University of Maine representatives demonstrate how to properly wash and store fresh fruits and vegetables and reduce the risk of food-borne illness.
June 29 , 2022
Agronometrics in Charts: Relief in sight for soaring Mexican avocado prices
In this installment of the ‘Agronometrics In Charts’ series, Sarah Ilyas studies the state of Mexico’s avocado season.
June 29 , 2022
South Africa to appeal against EU decision to reintroduce import regulations on oranges
The South African Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA) has announced it will appeal against the EU Standing Committee on Plant, Animal, Food and Feed’s decision to reintroduce new import regulations, regarding the entry of the False Codling Moth (FCM) pest.
June 29 , 2022
Citrus greening quarantine areas to expand in California
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has announced it is expanding the areas quarantined for Huanglongbing (HLB; citrus greening) in California, with immediate effect.
June 29 , 2022
Mexico's countrywide avocado expansion could strengthen sector
The expansion of large-scale avocado production in Mexico beyond Michoacán is likely to reinforce the country's position as the leading exporter of the fruit to the U.S.
June 29 , 2022
Winifred Mary Pandol passes away
It is with great sorrow that Pandol Bros., Inc. announces the passing of Winifred Mary Pandol (nee Zaninovich), who died on Saturday, June 25, 2022, in Bakersfield, California.
June 28 , 2022
