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Funds allocated for repairs to Friant-Kern Canal
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) allocated nearly $30 million this month to repair segments of the Friant-Kern Canal, which delivers water to 1 million acres of farmland from Fresno to Bakersfield. “Through this investment, we ... more
Walmart honors Taylor Farms as 2022 Food Supplier of the Year
Taylor Farms was recognized as Walmart’s 2022 Supplier of the Year within the Food category, announced at the 2022 Walmart Supplier Growth Forum. This recognition shines a light on Taylor Farms’ role as a consistent top performer and supplier ... more
James Larson honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
James A. Larson, professor at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture (UTIA), has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Southern Agricultural Economics Association (SAEA). The award is given in recognition of his significan... more
New Square Roots partnership enables zero-emissions food delivery
Indoor farming leader Square Roots has partnered with URB-E, a compact container delivery network that's replacing trucks with small electric vehicles, to enable fast, local delivery of its responsibly grown greens. The fleet is utilized to delive... more
New guide available on virtual engagement for women in ag
American Farmland Trust and Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education published information, tips and tools for effective engagement for online education in “Reaching Women in Agriculture: A Guide to Virtual Engagement.” The guide inclu... more
American Agri-Women host annual midyear meeting
American Agri-Women (AAW) updated its legislative policy positions in the areas of natural resources, commodities and education, and ag business and economics at its annual mid-year meeting held recently in Jordan, Utah. AAW, a national coalition ... more
Koidra raises $4.5M seed funding for IA greenhouses
Koidra, an intelligent automation (IA) platform company based out of Seattle, has raised $4.5 million in its seed round. Ospraie Ag Science (OAS) led this round of funding, with participation from Amritam Holdings, Cavallo Ventures, and Foothill V... more