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2004

JANUARY - Vol. 63, No. 1

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With new technology, water gardening market poised for expansion

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Glassy-winged sharpshooter update

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California to get $22 million to fight GWSS in 2004

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Ergonomics regs rejected at polls in Washington state

FEBRUARY - Vol. 63, No. 2

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What's in - what's out for gardening in 2004

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Colorado officials close 250 wells used for ag irrigation

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Northwest U.S.-Japan plant trading network provides benefits

MARCH - Vol. 63, No. 3

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ANLA supports immigration reform act introduced in late January

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California water supply trends that nurseries should notice

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New safety program announced by ALCA

APRIL - Vol. 63, No. 4
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No-spray buffers for pesticides in Oregon/Washington/California being appealed

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Oregon Department of Ag works with OAN looking for additional plant species at risk for sudden oak death

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How to use that new pesticide, legally

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Joint Green Industry task force examines compliance with container marketing regulations regarding weights and measures

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California landscape contractors' study shows how state could save 100,000 sq. ft. of water annually

MAY - Vol. 63, No. 5
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New trucking regulations impact peat moss shipments

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CLCA water bill passes first test

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H-2B guest worker program hits cap in March

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Aphis confirms ralstonia at Guatemalan facility

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New H-2A wage rates published

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Methyl bromide alternatives complicate life for growers

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Washington Dept. of Ag issues emergency rule on imported nursery stock

JUNE - Vol. 63, No. 6
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Sudden Oak Death continues to generate controversy

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Nevada Board of Agriculture adopts changes to green industry regulation

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Effective spring treatments can help control snails and slugs

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An evaluation of ten low-chill peaches for mid-winter areas of coastal Southern California

JULY - Vol. 63, No. 7
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$15.5 billion in aphis funds earmarked to halt spread of P. Ramorum

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USDA amending regulations on imported plants certification

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USDA proposes amendments to see import regulations

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Oregon A. Dept. imposes quarantine on Columbia county regarding P. Ramorum

AUGUST - Vol. 63, No. 8
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Oregon Department of Agriculture steps up P. Ramorum inspection & surveillance program

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California nursery growers file suit against State of Kentucky for illegally blocking interstate commerce

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Container marketing task force research brings clearer understanding of existing regulations

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red imported fire ant nemesis gains foothold in Florida

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Listening for weevils in nursery crops

SEPTEMBER - Vol. 63, No. 9
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Project aims at developing tools for field detection of Phytophthora ramorum

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Methyl Bromide alterntives complicate life for growers

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Federal judge orders Kentucky to follow USDA guidelines allowing for safe shipments of California plants and nursery products

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N. American horticulture supply association creates weights & measures task force

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2004 American standard for nursery stock available

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Silencing crown gall disease

OCTOBER - Vol. 63, No. 10
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Florida green industry hit by hurricanes; fund established to help nurseries in need

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New study shows labor costs responsible for 30% of California farm expenses

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Quarantine fo Columbia county nurseries in Oregon lifted in August

NOVEMBER - Vol. 63, No. 11
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Visit by southern plan regulatory officials to California and Oregon leads to better understanding of P. Ramorum issues

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ALCA and PLCAA members vote to form new association

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California board bans hand weeding by farm workers

DECEMBER - Vol. 63, No. 12
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USDA regulates pine shoot beetle host material from Canada

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Federal rule amendment would ramp up inspection protocal in West Coast states