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US to hand over pest inspections of Mexican avocados to Mexico and California growers aren't happy

California avocado growers are fuming about a U.S. decision to hand over pest inspections of Mexican orchards to the Mexican government

The Independent UK

Two US inspectors are attacked in Mexico while checking fresh shipment of avocados

Two US inspectors are attacked in Mexico while checking fresh shipment of avocados

The suspension comes as criminal gangs in the country force growers into paying protection money over their ‘green gold’ crops

The Independent UK

Assault on US avocado inspectors in Mexican state led to suspension of inspections

Assault on US avocado inspectors in Mexican state led to suspension of inspections

Two employees of the United States Agriculture Department were assaulted and temporarily held by assailants in the Mexican state of Michoacan, prompting the U.S. government to suspend inspections of avocado and mango shipments

The Independent UK

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Bear attacks, injures shepherd in wilderness area northeast of Durango, Colo.

A bear attacked and severely injured a shepherd in a backcountry camp about 23 miles northeast of Durango. Wildlife officials say the bear was tracked and killed.

The Denver Post

Extremely rare case of mad cow disease detected at slaughter house for beef

The USDA has reported one isolated case of mad cow disease, or Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), in a cow at beef slaughter plant located in South Carolina

Feral hog control: 8 years, some progress, $2.5B damage/year

Eight years into a U.S. program to control damage from feral pigs, the invasive animals are still a multibillion-dollar plague on farmers, wildlife and the environment

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American Hunters Cry Fowl Over Canada Border Ban

American Hunters Cry Fowl Over Canada Border Ban

Birds don't recognize borders.

'Biblical' insect swarms spur Oregon push to fight pests

'Biblical' insect swarms spur Oregon push to fight pests

Farmers in Oregon already battling extreme drought and low water supplies are fighting against future grasshopper and Mormon cricket infestations

The Independent UK

US resumes avocado imports from Mexico

US resumes avocado imports from Mexico

Washington (AFP) - Avocado imports from the western Mexican state of Michoacan have resumed following a week-long suspension after steps were taken to ensure the safety of American inspectors, the US government said Friday.

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