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The Crop Improvement and Protection Research is located in Salinas, CA and is part of the Pacific West Area.
The Research Leader is James McCreight.
Email: Jim.McCreight@ars.usda.gov
Phone: (831)755-2864
Fax: 831-755-2814
USDA, ARS
1636 E. ALISAL ST.
Salinas, CA 93905