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Study: small wetlands can produce big impacts

Wetlands built next to farms can dramatically reduce excess nutrients reaching vital waterways, according to a study. Crops need nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus to grow and thrive. However, excess nutrients from farms can wash into streams ... more

USDA seeks nominations for National Pollinator Subcommittee

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is strengthening its commitment to advancing research and programmatic priorities that support pollinator health by soliciting nominations for members to serve on its newly formed USDA National Pollinator Subcommitt... more

Bayer spotlights growers at Fruit Logistica 2022

Bayer presents the latest innovative and sustainable fruits and vegetables solutions to, on and beyond the farm at Fruit Logistica, April 5-7. The company spotlights products for the challenges facing growers, such as the tomato virus, the increasing... more

IR-4 Project announces 2022 SOAR Award winners announced

The IR-4 Project has named the recipients of the 2022 SOAR Award, which honors external partners who exemplify the areas of Service, Outreach, Altruism and Research, while supporting specialty crop growers and the mission of the IR-4 Pr... more

Top state scientist to head California Bountiful Foundation

Amrith Gunasekara, manager of environmental programs for the California Department of Food and Agriculture, has been hired to head a research foundation conducting and supporting scientific studies on critical matters affecting California farm commun... more

Siskiyou County, California, water curtailment for irrigators halted

Irrigators in Siskiyou County have won a court ruling to temporarily block a state water curtailment order that would have prevented area farmers and ranchers from tapping into percolating groundwater supplies they have relied on for decades. Supe... more

Brighter Bites donates over 500,000 lbs of produce to Austin families

Brighter Bites, a national non-profit delivering fresh fruits and vegetables directly into families’ hands, has reached more than 3,500 families and 500 teachers in Austin with approximately 524,000 pounds of fresh produce this school year. The ... more