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California’s shift to safer pest management spurred by cross-sector work group

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation and California Department of Food and Agriculture launch a broad new work group to accelerate the systemwide adoption of safer, sustainable pest control practices. According to a news release,... more »

Errotabere Ranches leads on Western challenges

Managing more than 5,000 acres of diverse crops in California’s Central Valley entails a thorough accounting of one’s water. For Daniel Errotabere, a third-generation grower and partner in Errotabere Ranches, it’s distributing what he calls... more »

Two key management roles made within Colorado ag department

The Colorado Department of Agriculture has announced the placement of new staff members into two key management roles within CDA’s Markets and State Fair divisions. Danielle Trotta has been selected to lead Colorado Department of Agriculture... more »

California has led US in farm sales since 1948; eyes future challenges

"California Agriculture: Dimensions and Issues" by the University of California Giannini Foundation of Agricultural Economics details the past, present and future of many of California’s major agricultural commodities, including grapes, tree fruits and nuts, vegetable... more »

California facility to include fresh-cut fruit products by Mann Packing

Coral Gables, Florida-based Mann Packing Co., a subsidiary of Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc., and one of the largest suppliers of packaged vegetables in North America is excited to announce the addition of a... more »

Rescheduled Organic Produce Summit moves to September

Working with California state and county officials in monitoring the current COVID-19 situation, the Organic Produce Summit 2021 has moved the dates of this year’s event to Sept. 15-16 in Monterey, California. Originally slated for... more »

Strawberries, lettuce and tomatoes in top 10 California crops in 2019

In 2019 California’s farms and ranches received more than $50 billion in cash receipts for their output. This represents a slight increase over reported cash receipts compared to the previous year. According to a news... more »

Water supply concerns growers as California drought deepens

We need a Miracle March," Kern County almond grower Don Davis says, expressing the concern of many farmers as California drops deeper into drought. The U.S. Drought Monitor said last week 85% of the state... more »

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