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Organic Produce Summit 2021 second educational session announced
On the heels of one of the most challenging and demanding years in the history of the fresh produce industry, leaders from the production and retail side of business will explore what lies ahead for... more »
Leafy greens: A positive pathogen test can be a positive thing
Last month the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a report on findings of a sampling assignment that tested raw agricultural commodity romaine lettuce at facilities and on farms in the Salinas, Calif., and Yuma, Ariz., growing... more »
Fire insurance options for California farmers, ranchers may be enhanced
With the June 24 approval by the Assembly Insurance Committee, a bill to improve fire insurance options for farmers and ranchers moved one step closer to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk. Senate Bill 11– sponsored by... more »
Shelley Baugh hired as senior director of marketing for MyLand Co. LLC
MyLand Co. LLC announced June 24 the hiring of Shelley Baugh as senior director of marketing. Baugh will be responsible for leading all marketing initiatives, communications, and public relations for the organization. Based in Phoenix,... more »
Supreme Court union trespassing case results in win for property rights
In what was seen as a victory for property owners, the U.S. Supreme Court on June 23 affirmed that the government cannot force people to allow third parties to trespass on their property. In a... more »
Urban farmers also hurt by drought, study finds
Extreme drought is changing agriculture across California – and urban farming is no exception. Many community farms and gardens cultivate land owned by city or county departments, schools and private landowners. Lucy Diekmann, a University of... more »
PlantTape announces promotions in bid to bring automation to forefront
PlantTape, an automated transplanting system, has promoted Lance Portman to president and Hunter Smith to vice president of agriculture and sales. The two promotions provide the company with ample support for continued growth within the... more »
California climate woes tackled by ARS scientists
A team of USDA agricultural scientists in the Golden State are helping farmers make the most out of a natural resource that is becoming ever more precious – water. California produces two-thirds of the nation’s... more »
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Vertical greens growing trend gets its own USDA grant
Multiple factors shape 2021 vegetable crop
Auxin herbicide problems crop up for growers
New research seen on Reflex’s crop safety on vegetables
Government, industry eye E. coli in leafy greens
Farm Market column: Consider procs and cons of selling at farmers’ markets
National Council of Agricultural Employers column: It’s all about focus as homestretch of reform beckons
Notes from the Farm column: Stand-up tree planter works; keep a list for doctor
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