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California ag finds ways to conserve water
The 2014 drought will cost California's economy $2.2 billion and 17,100 seasonal and part-time jobs, according to a study released in July by the Univ... READ MORE »
Peri & Sons: Food safety brings competitive edge
On-farm food safety audits are just one tool to ensure product grown and shipped by Peri & Sons Farms is safely making its way to customers.Brad J... READ MORE »
California growers, researchers doing what they can to conserve water
The 2014 drought will cost California's economy $2.2 billion and 17,100 seasonal and part-time jobs, according to a study released in July by the Univ... READ MORE »
Census: Vegetable production is stable
An early look at vegetable crops in 2012 compared to 2007 showed only small differences in some of the overall the numbers, reflecting a relatively st... READ MORE »
California growers brace for dry year
Fruit and vegetable growers in the nation's most productive agricultural state hope to get a little relief now that California Gov. Jerry Brown has of... READ MORE »
Seed industry sees continued growth
The commercial production and sale of vegetable seeds continue to be bolstered by increased market demand for most varieties.A report issued in August... READ MORE »
Growers renew push for immigration reform
For the last 14 years, Fred Leitz has been traveling to Washington, D.C., telling members of Congress that if they don't fix America's immigration sys... READ MORE »
Guatemalan valley visit unveils unique watering system
The Valley of Almolonga in Guatemala is staggeringly gorgeous. Especially to a vegetable grower: an irregular checkerboard of small fields, all verdan... READ MORE »
Agreement abets immigration proposal
A recent agreement between agriculture, labor and Congressional interests is being hailed as a key step in achieving comprehensive immigration reform ... READ MORE »
Produce market embraces west Michigan growers
A new urban market in Grand Rapids, Mich., debuted May 4 with a massive outdoor seasonal produce space. The opening of the outdoor phase of the $30 mi... READ MORE »
