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Elderberry as a New Crop

February 21, 2017
By Ben A Faber
An increasingly sought after health product are the fruit and flowers of elderberry Sambucus mexicana. It is a nutraceutical which has more antioxidants than other dark fruit like blackberry and pomegranate. It's a California native, but it is estimated there may 30 species worldwide.
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California Ag Statistics for Review

February 17, 2017
By Ben A Faber
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has released the 2015-2016 California Agricultural Statistics Review. The Review provides an overview of the state's agricultural statistics and weather highlights, as well as county-specific and crop-specific data.
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Flowmeters? You Need One.

February 15, 2017
By Ben A Faber
At a recent CA Avocado Society meeting there was a discussion about bout flowmeters and their selection.
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California Avocado Growers Seminar Series 2017

February 10, 2017
By Sonia I Rios
Presented by: California Avocado Society, Inc., California Avocado Commission, and University of California Cooperative Extension Speakers: Brad Adams: Agricultural Sales at Irrometer. (Ventura & Fallbrook) Jacob Moreno: Agriculture Sales Representative at Irrometer.
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