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VGN Reports
6 Asparagus beetles thrive in stalks and leaf cover
7 Moonbeam adds flavor boost to Galaxy tomatoes
8 Krohne Plant Farms nursery operation sold
10 Growers' group builds own research facility
GLVPN Veg Connections
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Editor's Letter
Notes from the Farm
Ag Labor Review
Classifieds
Calendar of Events
Advertiser Index
Industry News
18 Greenhouses trial new lighting controllers by Candidus
Leafy Vegetables
20 Study will help ensure food safety of leafy greens
Great Lakes EXPO
21 Kokx, Goldy presented awards during Great Lakes EXPO
22 Fruit + Vegetable 40 Under 40 class honored
Farm Market & Agritourism
24 Direct sales still key despite COVID-19 market changes
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12 'My Farmer' has new emphasis for produce buyers
Plant & Soil Health
14 4R fertilizer management, nutrient stewardship
Irrigation & Water Management
15 Partnership develops Washington ag water website
16 New precision ag project would help farmers measure
Controlled Environment Agriculture
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