Category: West
Q&A: IPM expert explains the Spotted Lanternfly risk
A University of California IPM advisor explains the spotted lanternfly threat facing growers. Review host crops and compare current control strategies.
Research breakthrough? Liquid clay boosts romaine lettuce yields in California field trials
Following the romaine trials, the company is expanding testing to a commercial onion field and conducting additional specialty crop evaluations.
Reservoir Farms brings its ag tech research incubator to Yuma
The site opens Oct. 1 and provides startups with 500 acres for testing automation and other technologies in commercial desert vegetable production
Market report: Organic tomato supplies tighten, California grape season ramps up
OPN reports organic tomato pricing remains favorable for now, though markets are expected to strengthen by mid- to late July as supplies tighten.
Ecorobotix launches ARA595 precision sprayer for Southwestern vegetable growers
The AI-powered system is designed for irrigated vegetable production and targeted crop protection applications in California and Arizona.
New Reservoir program lowers barriers for ag robotics, AI startups
Reservoir Farms launches a free tier that gives startups, researchers and innovators access to on-farm testing and commercialization support.
Syngenta intros INSV-resistant romaine lettuce variety ‘Renegade’
Syngenta introduces Renegade, a romaine variety with resistance to INSV, expanding grower options for disease pressure in Salinas Valley.
Survey: U.S. fertilizer situation messy as low availability, high prices deliver big blow to farmer pockets
Nearly six in 10 farmers report worsening finances, reflecting rising fertilizer and fuel costs during spring planting. See the latest data.
New hire: Sym-Agro taps Adam Cholakian to lead Southern California sales
Learn how Sym-Agro is strengthening its sales team and advancing sustainable crop solutions in California.
Agritourism is trending: But does it fit for your farm?
Agritourism boosts farm income and foot traffic, but it also brings new risks and demands. Review key questions before getting started.
Western water projects receive $889M boost under federal infrastructure funding
The investments target irrigation canals, storage and delivery systems. Read more on how the funding will impact agriculture and communities.
Middle East trade tensions freeze California farm exports
Find out how rising tensions in the Middle East are delaying fresh produce shipments and disrupting markets.
Salinas test farm aims to accelerate AgTech adoption in specialty crops
Learn about a new tech incubator farm opening in the epicenter of California’s specialty crop industry.
Sym-Agro, Biofungitek sign U.S. distribution deal for Berezi fungicide
Sym-Agro and Biofungitek sign a U.S. distribution deal for the Berezi fungicide. Learn how it targets powdery mildew and botrytis.
California farmers face new regulations in 2026 from agritourism to wages
A handful of new regulations will affect farms throughout the Golden State. Find out what’s changing from wages to immigration enforcement.
Accessing ag automation
FIRA USA gave specialty crop growers a glimpse at the latest robotics and automated equipment. Have a look at the future of farming.
How D’Arrigo Bros. blends 100-year heritage, high-tech to grow leafy greens across the west
D’Arrigo Bros. grows leafy greens on more than 40,000 acres. Learn how this family farm honors its heritage while building towards its future.