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Salmonella outbreak in U.S. appears to be over
August 28, 2008, Washington — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the salmonella outbreak that sickened more than 1,400 people appears to be over.

Lettuce growers helped in gnat control
August 28, 2008 — The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of a minor use label expansion for Citation 75WP to control fungus gnats (Bradysia sp.) on greenhouse lettuce in Canada.

New synthetic axle lube means savings
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August 25, 2008 — Kenworth customers will receive up to an estimated 1 per cent fuel economy advantage when PACCAR becomes the first company to make a new, full synthetic axle lube standard on its Class 5-8 models in the United States and Canada.

Energy talks hosted by Hoogendoorn
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August 25, 2008 — How can innovative greenhouse technologies help you save energy? Ron van Paassen, research and development manager with Hoogendoorn Growth Management in the Netherlands, has some answers.

Scare helps boost hothouse tomato firm's Q2
August 22, 2008 - Due in part to greater demand for its greenhouse-grown tomatoes after a salmonella warning imposed on tomatoes this spring, Vancouver hothouse company Village Farms has boosted its second quarter revenues by a third.

Metro wants to ensure it's fair to greenhouses
August 22, 2008 - Metro Vancouver doesn't want to look like it's being unfair to the greenhouse industry, says Delta's mayor. Read the full story from The Delta Optimist.

Greenhouses lead way in food safety
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August 18, 2008 - B.C. Greenhouse Growers' Association - In charge of food safety at Village Farms, Satinder Sanghera, a graduate of food science from UBC, has made a career of ensuring high quality produce is delivered to retailers.

Farm income in Nova Scotia and P.E.I. hits rock bottom
Aug. 15, 2008, Glen Haven, N.S. — Farmers in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island are now earning less than at any time in the last four decades – so little, in fact, that rural communities in both provinces are at serious risk.

Seasonal workers at B.C. farm join UFCW
Aug. 15, 2008, Surrey, B.C. – Seasonal workers at Greenway Farms Ltd. in Surrey, B.C. have unionized after a majority of ballots cast said “yes” to representation by UFCW Canada.

Ecke webinar on New Guinea impatiens
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Aug. 14, 2008 — Ecke Ranch is hosting a one-hour webinar program on Monday, Aug. 18, on its science-based Ultra Solutions™ New Guinea Impatiens. This program highlights a selection of New Guinea Impatiens chosen for uniformity in timing and habit.

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