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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.

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.

At a recent CA Avocado Society meeting there was a discussion about bout flowmeters and their selection.

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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.