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Food & Farm News

May 16, 2012

• Farmers meet with Congress
• Blueberry harvest gets under way
• California grapes reach family tables
• Agriculture Department celebrates 150 years

May 9, 2012

• Tiny beetle could cause big problems
• Fresh fruit goes to work
• Busy gardeners seek easy-care roses
• Increase in raisins dried on the vine

May 2, 2012

• Avocados bring the party to Cinco de Mayo
• Harvest accelerates in 'world's salad bowl'
• Final snow survey shows dry conditions
• Rice planting plays catch-up

April 25, 2012

• Safeguards protect food supply
• Consumers welcome sweet corn
• Wool production increases
• Senate works on farm bill

April 18, 2012

• Hail damages Central Valley crops
• Groups seek improved water quality program
• Strawberry stands open for business
• Agriculture-themed license plate to hit the roads

Ag Alert

May 16, 2012

• Asparagus farmers end season on high note
• Group asks FDA to set nutrition rating standards
• Governor's plan sees budgetary 'day of reckoning'
• Commentary: As it turns 150, USDA faces challenges of 21st century

May 9, 2012

• Tree fruit harvest to be cut as result of April hailstorms
• Farmers report early signs of labor shortages
• Commentary: 'Top-two' system makes primary a whole new ballgame

May 2, 2012

• Pest fighters discuss effective ways to involve public
• Administration drops youth-labor proposal
• Reaction to BSE case in California remains muted
• Commentary: Public must stay involved in Central Valley flood planning

April 25, 2012

• Greener pastures encourage cattle ranchers
• High-speed rail: Route decision disappoints affected farmers
• Farm groups seek changes to coast water program
• Commentary: Potentially important trade deal commands little notice

April 18, 2012

• Hailstorms hammer San Joaquin Valley crops
• Dairy farmers try to balance milk supply, demand
• Commentary: We must protect farmland while pursuing energy goals