News

Rural farm operations targeted by drone-patrolling thieves

Thieves are now reportedly using drones to scout farms and ranches, looking for their next big score. "We were having a series of crimes occur, including some quads that were taken from a very remote location at a ranch," Solano County, California... more

Here’s how to deal with gray mold in lettuce

By the Yuma Center of Excellence of Desert Agriculture at the University of Arizona Gray mold of lettuce occurs most everywhere that lettuce is grown, but its prevalence varies depending on the particular environment of the lettuce production area... more

Industry, USDA welcomes Mexico ruling in favor of US potato growers

On April 28, the Mexican Supreme Court ruled by a unanimous vote of 5-0 in favor of overturning a 2017 lower court decision that prevented the Mexican federal government from implementing regulations to allow for the importation of fresh U.S. pot... more

Registration extended to May 3 for Western Food Safety Conference

With an online program and strong industry participation, the Western Food Safety Conference on May 5-6 has extended its registration opportunity to May 3. The two-day event will feature live presentations from industry-leading scientists, managers ... more

GLOBALG.A.P. is third-party certifier for Walmart pollinator health commitments

Over the past year, The Sustainability Consortium has hosted a working group to harmonize criteria for Responsible Pest Management (RPM) best practices in agriculture. This work resulted in the development of the RPM Framework and User Guide. Th... more

California Underserved and Small Farm Producer Grant Program applications open

The California Department of Food and Agriculture is now accepting applications for the California Underserved and Small Farm Producer Grant Program. Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. Monday May 10, 2021. This program will award compet... more

NIFA invests $8.65M for plant breeding, including tomato and pepper projects

The USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture invested over $8.65 million in 22 plant breeding research projects through its Agriculture and Food Research Initiative program. The Plant Breeding for Agricultural Production grants include a ... more