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Recent Examples of pomology
Wolf, now 65, joined Virginia Tech in 1986, soon after completing his doctoral work in pomology (the science of growing fruit) and viticulture (the science of growing grapes) at Cornell University.
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Washington Post, 27 Jan. 2022
Washington Post, 27 Jan. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pomology
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The program combines agronomy, biology, and business.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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The company completed its acquisition of West Central Ag Services on January 2, 2025, which offers grain and agronomy services in Minnesota.—
Quartz Bot,
Quartz,
8 Jan. 2025
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Innovations such as climate-resistant cocoa strains and agroforestry initiatives may help stabilize supply in the long run.—
David T. Nudelman,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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All three are partners in a new initiative focused on expanding agroforestry production and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the agriculture sector, funded by a $60 million investment from the US Department of Agriculture.—
Ben Seal,
JSTOR Daily,
19 Mar. 2025
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Both countries have threatened countermeasures targeting key U.S. exports, raising concerns among farmers and agribusinesses.—
Bedassa Tadesse,
The Conversation,
4 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, animal agribusiness is taking advantage of consumers and profiting from soaring prices blamed on bird flu.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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Markis Hill is a horticulture agent with Kansas State University Research and Extension.—
Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2025
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The series stars Christie Burke (Maid) as Lt. Sharon Garnet, Richard Fleeshman (The Sandman) as Lt. James Brice, Reece Ritchie (The Outpost) as Lt. Spencer Lane (and his clone Ian), Stacey Read as life support chief Alicia Nevins and Ryan Adams as horticulture whiz Angus Medford.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
5 Mar. 2025
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That’s why trees really need their canopies during hot summer temperatures, said James Downer, a plant pathologist and horticulturist who teaches arboriculture at Cal Poly Pomona and just retired from the Ventura County UC Cooperative Extension office.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
21 July 2023
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One of the fastest growing areas has been utility arboriculture, which involves managing trees near power lines and other infrastructure.—
Marguerite Holloway,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2020
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Initially designed in 2020, the project involved selecting growers to prepare for legal cannabis cultivation.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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The filing details the company's recent business developments, including acquisitions and expansion of retail and cultivation operations in various states.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
13 Mar. 2025
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Compared to the rest of the nation, fishing and aquaculture employment is 20 times more concentrated in Maine.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2025
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The program is backed by a $75 million revolving loan fund approved by the Florida Legislature during a special session in November 2023 to support impacted agriculture and aquaculture producers recover from natural disasters.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Pomology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pomology. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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