Don Curlee is an agricultural writer based in Clovis. E-mail him at agwriter1@sbcglobal.net.
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- Pesticide purity establishes foothold
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- Agricultural pesticides that are only toxic to targeted pests, weeds and diseases have gained a strong foothold and their use is rapidly expanding. A leading supplier of the magic compounds that are created when certain plant materials rot or are... Full story
- Panel creates vision for ag in 2030
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- While some California farmers wonder if they can make it through next week, several agricultural professionals are envisioning farming in the state in 2030. The group called the Ag Vision Task Force includes hired managers of most of the state's... Full story
- Ag's ethnic history put on display
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- California's second-largest farming county has found a way to pay tribute to both its agricultural and ethnic heritage in a long-term and dramatic way. The Tulare County History of Farm Labor and Agriculture Museum will open in November in oak... Full story
- Farm tourism in full bloom in rural San Diego
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- The contributions of agritourism to farmers and to the enjoyment of California's non-farm population is on display in San Diego County like no place else. The annual blazing array of colors in the flower fields of Carlsbad has attracted visitors... Full story
- Group pushes splitting the state
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- Since a farm-friendly plan to split up California was introduced at the World Ag Expo in February, farmers have awaited further news. The plan is expanding. The group called Citizens for Saving California Farming Industries (CSCFI ) has announced... Full story
