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August 7, 2023
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 »

August 7, 2023
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 »

August 7, 2023
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 »

August 4, 2023
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 »

August 3, 2023
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 »

August 3, 2023
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 »

August 2, 2023
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 »

August 2, 2023
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 »

August 2, 2023
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 »

August 1, 2023
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 »

August 1, 2023
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 »

August 1, 2023
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 »

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