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Colorado farm labor law to further stress ag labor market, CFVGA says

According to U.S. agricultural Census data, over the last decade net farm income has declined by 13 percent, while farm production expenses have increased 26%. A new labor law, Agricultural Workers’ Rights, has passed the... more »

Organic Grower Summit opens registration for exhibitor booths

Exhibitor booth registration is now open for the Organic Grower Summit Presented by Western Growers and OPN, slated for Dec. 1-2, in Monterey, California. Organic supply chain partners and service providers are encouraged to sign... more »

Genes that keep plants green: Discovery can help grow crops in a drought

University of California scientists have discovered genetic data that will help food crops like tomatoes and rice survive longer, more intense periods of drought on our warming planet. Over the course of the last decade,... more »

$1.1M in funding set for upgrades at Montana ag research outlet

The Western Agricultural Research Center in Corvallis, Montana, is set to receive about $1.2 million in funding from the state for construction of a new facility. The funding is included within a broader legislative appropriation of... more »

Jonah Parker joins MyLand Co. as vice president of operational planning

Phoenix, Arizona-based MyLand Co., recently announced Jonah Parker has been hired as vice president of operational planning. In this role Parker will oversee the development and roll-out of MyLand’s regional Soil Health Center network. The... more »

Farm groups seek review of order on fertilizer use in California

Saying new regional regulations will have a profound impact on food production, farm organizations have petitioned the California State Water Resources Control Board to review a regional board's order limiting applications of fertilizer and other... more »

Revisions to California COVID-19 work rules coming after farm groups’ concerns

Revised rules governing COVID-19 precautions in California's workplaces have been sent back for changes that are due this week, after farm groups and others raised objections. The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health Standards... more »

Growing heritage and healing through traditional Asian vegetables

A group of faculty, staff, and alumni from UC Santa Cruz are drawing upon and strengthening their cultural heritage and connection to Asian foodways to cultivate traditional vegetables, build community, and promote agroecological and socioecological... more »