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Stacatto cherry patent reinstated

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By byTom Walker
| Country Life in BC
The stage is set for Canada to pursue damages from US growers for unlicensed production of Stacatto cherries. On March 12, the US District Court for the Eastern District of Washington reinstated patent protection for Stacatto, a late-season variety developed by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) and managed by Summerland Varieties Corp. (SVC).
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New apple fills niche

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By byTom Walker
| Country Life in BC
BC agriculture leaders are mobilizing as the 25% tariff on Canadian exports to the US took effect today. Originally announced February 1 and paused for 30 days, these tariffs now threaten BC's $4.3 billion agriculture sector, which sends 82% of its exports to the US. Industry leaders like Paul Pryce of BC Blueberry Council are working with US counterparts, while BC Cattlemen's Kevin Boon sees opportunity in new markets, particularly in Asia.
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United front for fruit growers

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By byTom Walker
| Country Life in BC
Over 130 BC Fruit Growers’ Association members gathered at the Penticton Lakeside Resort for their 136th annual convention February 20, showing that the association’s “Stronger Together” message is resonating. “Stronger Together” was the rallying cry at the grower demonstration held in Osoyoos last May when some 250 people gathered to show support for the industry in conjunction with the NDP caucus meeting that week.
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