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March 9, 2011

• Budget issues dominate as CFBF visits D.C.

• Budget worries threaten rural crime programs

• Commentary: Farmers know importance of protecting groundwater

• Fuel costs force farmers to reassess their planting plans

• Snow survey puts up good numbers for water content

• Advisory group releases report on milk price volatility

• U.S., Mexico reach tentative deal to end truck dispute

• Not all ants in an orchard do damage to almond crop

• Application deadline nears for UCCE pomology internships

• Several elected to almond board

• Mild approach recommended to fight grape diseases

• Field tour focuses on berry farming

• Pistachio growers partner with USDA on nutrition

• Grapevine moth turns up in Napa

• Precision irrigating saves money; boosts walnut yields

• Sunkist CEO says cooperative overcame obstacles in 2010

• Wine exports are bright spot in nation’s trade picture

• SJV pomegranate trials examine irrigation needs

• Pistachio production has direct impact on economy

• Teff provides late-season option for forage growers

• Farm Bureau announces new air ambulance benefit

• Greenhouse tour set in Monterey

• Optimism runs high among young farmers and ranchers

• Water protection grants are offered

• Rice gene found to protect during wet and dry spells

• Sweet wine could make a comeback as consumer option

• Agritourism is focus of UC class

• DPR launches air monitoring network in three counties

• Pump testing helps growers save water and reduce costs

• Fungicide receives state’s OK

• Rice workshop set in Yuba City