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California awards over $1.1M for proactive IPM
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has awarded a total of $1,110,283 funding for three projects to be administered through the Office of Pesticide Consultation and Analysis (OPCA) Proactive Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Solutions... more »
Fagerberg, IFCO extend onion-packing partnership
IFCO, an operator of Reusable Plastic Containers (RPCs), announced Fagerberg Produce of Eaton, Colorado, has agreed to extend its use of IFCO RPCs for its dry onion products through 2020. “IFCO is a great partner,”... more »
USDA updates Romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak case
The USDA provided an update Dec. 12 on its investigation of an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses linked to romaine lettuce. The following is from an FDA news release. "The FDA takes our responsibility of protecting the... more »
Pacific Grove, California, to host 40th EcoFarm Conference
Over 70 food and farming workshops and events await ecologically-minded farmers, ranchers, and all who support their success at the 40th EcoFarm Conference, Jan. 22 -25, in Pacific Grove, California. Conference-goers will learn from leading experts on topics addressing... more »
Young California farming couples honored
A dairy farming couple from Tehama County and a husband and wife involved in the Napa County grape and wine business have earned awards for achievement and excellence among young farmers and ranchers in California.... more »
Organic Grower Summits encourage growers
Agricultural visionaries encouraged organic growers Dec. 5 at the Organic Grower Summit in Monterey, California, as the industry honored a family of farmers as its 2019 growers of the year. Organic Grower Summit this year... more »
Illness update in outbreak tied to romaine lettuce from Salinas
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control have updated the number of illnesses involved in the outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 associated with romaine lettuce grown in Salinas, California. All new... more »
Pam Marrone to retire as CEO; Marrone Bio seeking replacement
Davis, California-based Marrone Bio Innovations, a producer of sustainable bioprotection and plant health solutions, announced Dec. 2 that company founder Pamela Marrone will retire from her position as chief executive officer. ... more »
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Soli Organic thrives at indoor, in-dirt organic growing of herbs, greens
Pure Green Farms’ indoor-outdoor approach works well in broad market
Revolution Farms continues to expand greenhouse operation, providing ‘local’ greens to Midwesterners
Earthbound Farm ownership returned locally, and Taylor Farms continues to take organic to a higher level
Multiple approaches mitigate labor challenges
Reduced insecticide, IPM programs are key
AppHarvest grows indoors for tomatoes, other produce
Farm market business considerations for 2022, beyond
National Council of Agricultural Employers column: Farm, ranch community exudes essence of America
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