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2003

January -- Vol. 62, No. 1

bulletOregon invasive species council releases list of most dangerous invaders
bulletGypsy moth detection remains low in Oregon
bulletEntomopathogenic nematodes show promise against root weevil larvae

February -- Vol. 62, No. 2

bulletThree new cultivars from the Santa Barbara botanic garden
bulletRust fungus in daylilies found in some 21 states

March- Vol. 62, No. 3

bulletDoes water flow become unstable in soils
bulletANLA urges Ag Secretary to establish federal quarantine for emerald ash borer
bulletNew law in California increases penalties for not reporting employee accidents 

April - Vol. 62, No. 4

bulletNew Medfly larva found in Spanish Clementine in late December; lawsuit filed challenging USDA rules which lifted ban on importation
bulletWashington Ag Dept proposes adding kudzu to noxious weed list
bulletFederal funds available for new irrigation pump engines

May - Vol. 62, No. 5

bulletAll-America selections announces flower and vegetable winners for 2004
bulletHomeowners can ceonserve water with low-tech and high-tech solutions alike
bulletIn California, nurseries to get federal aid for helping fight GWSS, Pierce's disease
bulletHike in prices for fuel and raw materials cause price increases in nursery industry
bulletNurseries can take part in environmental quality incentive program

June - Vol. 62, No. 6

bulletCalifornia Department of Pesticide Regulations restricts clopyralid sales
bulletUC Davis environmental horticulture department established IR-4 center
bulletSulfur said to make a difference in nutrition of Pacific Northwest horticultural crops

July - Vol. 62, No. 7

bulletGross sales of Oregon nursery-related crops up by over $24 million in extension estimate
bulletAg officials and nursery industry take aggressive action after discovery of phytophthora at Oregon nursery
bulletReports indicate noxious weeds being sold in water garden trade
bulletRevised hours of service rules for commercial motor vehicle drivers
bulletWith West Nile virus in the news, garden centers can give customers tips on avoiding mosquitoes
bulletWhat we know about landscape water requirements
bulletCooperative extension helping Southern California mountain communities understand wildfire threat

August - Vol. 62, No. 8

bulletImmigration and Naturalization Service replaced by new agencies
bulletNorthwest growers ponder role in funding continuation of U.S.-Japan plant trading network
bulletUpcoming Dept. of Labor "surveys" are really investigations
bulletObservation of Fusarium Wilt on palms
bulletFloral consumer reports available

September - Vol. 62, No. 9

bulletConcern over USDA/aphis analysis of pest risks posed by Taiwan's orchid request
bulletCongress told of need for nursery crop insurance
bulletUniversity of California part of initiative to share patented ag research
bulletAmericans invest $28.9 billion in professional lawn & landscape services
bulletContainer sizes: accuracy is the best (and only!) policy

October - Vol. 62, No. 10

bulletRegulation requires Oregon nurseries to report tree and shrub imports to Ag Dept.
bulletEastern filbert blight discovered in Oregon
bulletEmerald ash border quarantine expanded
bulletWith zero tolerance for snails, California growers take aggressive approach to control
bulletPalm disease notes - Pink Rot
bulletUCCE and the Division of Ag & Natural Resources start downsizing because of California's budget woes
bulletBe wary of training your workers in English only

November - Vol. 62, No. 11

bulletMore methyl bromide restrictions in California
bulletNumber of plants proposed for noxious weed list in Washington
bulletOregon nursery industry farm gate value hits record high for 12th straight year -- $727 million
bulletCalif. budget deficit causes halt in funding for RIFA program
bulletBipartisan agreement reached on new guestworker program

December - Vol. 62, No. 12

bulletSOD contained in Oregon by officials still seeking answers
bulletUSDA quarantines emerald ash borer
bulletAsin long horned beetle found in northern Toronto in September
bulletBeneficial wasps offer hope on sharpshooter front
bullet"plants at work" faces closing down without increased support
bulletValue of California nursery and floral products reported at $3.3 billion for 2002-03

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