Pacific Northwest
‘Common sense ruling’ goes in favor of Washington farm labor managers
Yakima County Superior Court Judge Blaine Gibson ruled in favor of agriculture groups, prohibiting the state of Washington from enforcing unreasonable emergency COVID-19 regulations farm leaders say don’t incorporate best science, the arrival of vaccines,... more »
Water shortages throughout California seen as drought spreads
The 2020-21 California drought has led to significant water cutbacks, compelling farmers to fallow ground and public officials to respond with legislation intended to address the state's chronic water shortages. Farmers in more parts of... more »
Harvest automation for produce industry accelerated by Western Growers
Western Growers is spearheading a Global Harvest Automation Initiative to accelerate harvest automation across the fresh produce industry, with a goal of automating 50% of harvest within 10 years. “For well over a decade, our... more »
Oregon State University releases new, antioxidant-rich purple tomato
The new Oregon State University-developed tomato Midnight Roma follows in the steps of 10-year-old Indigo Rose, the first antioxidant-rich purple tomato available on the market. Indigo Rose was bred by Jim Myers, vegetable breeder and... more »
Officials: ‘All-hands-on-deck’ to address worsening Western drought conditions
In response to worsening drought conditions in the West, including in areas like the Klamath River Basin, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack released the following statement on April... more »
Award will help study and fight soil compaction
While soil compaction happens below the surface, it has many above-ground impacts on crops. Compacted soil doesn’t absorb water very well, makes it hard for plants to send out roots, inhibits plant nutrient absorption and... more »
Destructive, invasive Japanese beetle subject of Washington state plea for help
The Washington State Department of Agriculture is asking the public to report any sightings of Japanese beetle, an invasive and highly destructive pest, and will be hosting an educational webinar about the beetles in April.... more »
Oregon women chosen for first NASDA Women’s Farm2Food Accelerator
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Foundation, in partnership with the Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Washington State Department of Agriculture, has launched the first Women's Farm2Food Accelerator. The Women’s Farm2Food Accelerator will help... more »
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Accelerated deadline: FSMA 204 compliance may be coming faster than expected
Weeding out danger: Processing lines help remove toxic plants mixed with vegetable crops
East Coast diversification: Titan Farms expands from peaches into vegetables
Regenerating soil: Earth-friendly practices reinvigorate soil, aid grower efficiencies
Connecting innovation and education at the Great Lakes EXPO
Organic Grower: Strengthening Organic Systems
Veg Connections: Advancing onion thrips management
Farm Market & Agritourism: Managing increased customer traffic
Ag Labor Review: Transformative vs. performative
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