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Cal Pol Strawberry Center Field Day sets attendance record
Nearly 500 strawberry growers, shippers, processors, researchers and agricultural stakeholders gathered for the seventh annual Cal Poly Strawberry Cen... more »
Onion industry convention to feature growers, researchers
Onion growers and researchers are planning to meet together for this year’s National Onion Association (NOA) convention. The Nov. 29-Dec. 2 conve... more »
Crop science aided by drones flying over fields
Unmanned aerial vehicles UAVs – or drones – possess many professional uses. he The American Society of Agronomy and Crop Science Society of Americ... more »
Growers, rural areas benefit from growing agritourism market
The agritourism market is booming and is helping not only farms, but also rural regions, according to report by Future Market Insights (FMI), a market... more »
After FDA, Yiannas continues traceability goal at Wiliot
Frank Yiannas, the former deputy commissioner of food policy and response of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has joined Wiliot as a strategic ... more »
Farm household challenges researcher honored
A Farm Medicine scientist has received recognition for her studies on the social and economic challenges faced by farm households. [caption id="att... more »
Second quarter organic produce sales grow slightly
Organic fresh produce grew slightly in sales dollars and volume in the second quarter of 2023, reversing a trend of volume loss seen in 2021 and 2022,... more »
Melon growers applaud California crop despite tardiness
California farmers say this season’s melon crop was delayed by about two weeks due to cool temperatures and wet fields, which affected early harvest... more »
Locus Agriculture boosts biologicals line
Locus Agriculture has expanded its biological line. The move comes as rising prices and fertilizer availability threaten crop productivity and prof... more »
IFPA show features tech, sports, business experts
Drawing from the worlds of business, athletics, and global technology strategy and innovation, the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) Glob... more »
Social, environmental efforts highlighted in Wholesum Conscientious Company report
Organic grower Wholesum has released its annual Conscientious Company Report. The report from the Amado, Arizona, grower and shipper of Fair Trade ... more »
Rural Voices weighs in on USDA funding bill delays
Rural Voices USA, an organization that promotes the interests of rural Americans, is expressing opposition to Republican efforts delaying passage of t... more »
