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7 What it takes to keep leafy greens healthy, fresh
8 University of Idaho researchers help develop solar-powered
weeding robot
9 Midwest weed control event focuses on tech
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Editor's Letter
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Notes from the Farm
Plant & Soil Health
Ag Labor Review
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17 Tools, techniques don't solve celery meltdown
Farm Market & Agritourism
18 What's the difference between markup and profit?
Great Lakes EXPO News
19 John Stanley to share tips and tricks to becoming a
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12 Study shows safe use of dicamba in sweet corn
GLVPN Veg Connections
14 Tunnel Trouble? Hoop house help is on the way
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