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Senate passage of infrastructure bill applauded by national ag, water group
With nearly two-thirds of the West experiencing extreme or exceptional drought conditions, and more than 90 active wildfires burning across the U.S., a national coalition representing thousands of Western farmers, ranchers, water providers, businesse... more
California Workforce Development Board gives EFI two-year grant
Equitable Food Initiative, the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer groups, announced Aug. 10 a two-year grant from the California Workforce Development Board awarded in ... more
Farmers’ access to carbon farming options aided by Gromark, Indigo Ag link
Indigo Ag announced Aug. 10 a joint effort to spur participation in the growing market for agricultural carbon. Under this collaboration, the Growmark System’s network of FS branded retailers will help farmers navigate an increasingly complex soil ... more
Esendo Fungicide is AgBiome’s next product set for EPA for review
AgBiome, a developer of products from the Earth's microbial communities, announced Aug. 10 the submission of Esendo Fungicide, its next product, to the EPA for review. Pending EPA registration, Esendo Fungicide will be the first combination produc... more
California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement has new compliance officer
The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement has a new compliance officer. Alyssa Licata has been hired to replace Jonathan Field, who is retiring this month after serving in this important role since the LGMA was established in 2007. “We are... more
Session to explore how organic growing operations can navigate marketplace
The first in a series of educational sessions at Organic Grower Summit presented by Western Growers and OPN, “Organic Grower Perspectives on the Challenges of Scaling” will focus on the issues growers face in expanding their business to meet the ... more
Agriculture drops below $4B in value in Monterey County
Monterey County, California, agriculture saw reductions in 2020, largely due to the impacts of wildfire and COVID-19. The 2020 Crop & Livestock Report reflects a significant decline in production value, which totaled a little more than $3.9 bi... more