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Drought means no water for many California irrigators

Zero. That's how much water is being allocated to Central Valley Project irrigation contractors north and south of the delta this year. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation's announcement last week marked the second year in a row that thousands of Calif... more

2022 Oceana Asparagus Day planned for March 10

Michigan State University Extension will be holding the 2022 Oceana Asparagus Day on March 10 at the New Era Reformed Church in New Era, Michigan. Asparagus growers and industry professionals will hear industry updates, market outlooks and various... more

Johnny’s connects with a phytopathologist, a basil grower and a breeder

Basil is a high-demand, high-value crop that consumers expect to be flawless on presentation. Growers need access to the best-performing, most disease-resistant basil varieties available, and as a committed partner in the success of our custome... more

Vidalia Onions head to shelves on April 12

Mark your calendars, Vidalia onion lovers, because America's favorite sweet onion is set to ship this next month. The Georgia Department of Agriculture and the Vidalia Onion Committee announced April 12 as the official pack date for the 2022 Vidalia ... more

New coalition to push for immigration reforms

As part of its commitment to government advocacy and leadership, the International Fresh Produce Association has played a key role in the creation of The Alliance for New Immigration Consensus. The group is a diverse coalition representing the bro... more

Sakata expands in Mexico with Culiacan Innovation Center

The next milestone in Sakata Seed America's continued infrastructure expansion is a recently finalized purchase of 14 hectares (35.6 acres) of land in Culiacan, Mexico. The land and facilities have been leased by Sakata Seed for the past three years.... more

Urban farmers find a niche with local, state support

Tucked behind the First Congregational Church, in one of Santa Ana's oldest neighborhoods, are verdant rows of spinach, Brussels sprouts and other leafy greens dotted with the orange hues of marigolds. Six-year-old Diana Bautista, a mainstay and u... more