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USDA to construct ag research center in Davis, California

The USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) broke ground on the Agricultural Research and Technology Center (ARTC) in Davis, California, marking a new phase in agricultural innovation. The modern facility will centralize ARS labs currently at... more »

Organic Grower Summit to tackle AI, sustainable innovations

The 2024 Organic Grower Summit (OGS) will feature cutting-edge exhibitors showcasing the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, robotics and sustainable agriculture. The 2024 show is scheduled for Dec. 4-5 in Monterey, California. This year’s event... more »

West Coast Tomato Growers combine tradition, innovation

West Coast Tomato Growers is a longstanding generational farm that showcases diversity and supports military veterans. Founded in 1939 by Harry Singh Sr., Harry Singh and Sons built an agricultural legacy in Oceanside, California. The... more »

Sakata expands agricultural operations, opens Woodland Innovation Center

Sakata America Holding Company, Inc. celebrates the opening of its new headquarters, the Sakata Woodland Innovation Center. This state-of-the-art facility is located on 219 acres in Yolo County, California. "The expansion of the Woodland Innovation... more »

California Date Month planned

The first ever October California Date Month is planned for this year. October is getting a lot sweeter as the California Date Commission announces the first-ever October National California Date Month. Throughout the month, California... more »

October to bring growers, tech leaders to FIRA USA ag robotics show

This fall is bringing the third edition FIRA USA’s ag robotics show in northern California. The Oct. 22-24 event, to be in Woodland, California, west of the Sacramento airport, is set to bring 2,500 growers... more »

Harvesting equipment partnership between Oxbo, Fresno State

Oxbo, which supplies growers of grapes, berries, tomatoes and pistachios harvesters and other specialty equipment, is partnering with Fresno State University and introducing pistachio harvesting machinery. The partnership will make Oxbo the official pistachio equipment... more »

Markon annual summit attracts foodservice customers

A foodservice cooperative's annual summit attracted customers. Markon Cooperative recently brought some of its customers together at its annual Markon Summit. The three-day event brought together more than 200 representatives from their exclusive member companies... more »