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Organic Ag Institute begins forming knowledge network, assessing needs
After pioneering the organic movement in the 1970s, California now leads the nation in number of organic farms, total organic acreage and overall organic crop value. Attaining this status was no small feat, and largely driven by resourceful growers w... more
Agencies: Infrastructure bill delivers victory for Western water users
With President Joe Biden’s signature on the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act on Nov. 15, a national coalition representing thousands of Western farmers, ranchers, businesses and rural and urban water providers declared a victory fo... more
Michigan plane crash kills couple who planned to open winery
A plane crashed Nov. 13 at Beaver Island in northern Lake Michigan, killing four of the five people aboard, including Kate Leese and Adam Kendall, a couple who planted a vineyard and dreamed of opening a winery there. According to the Detroit News, ... more
Biotalys’ first biocontrol demonstrates efficacy for growers
Biotalys, an agricultural technology company focused on addressing food protection challenges with protein-based biocontrol solutions, announced Nov. 15 the strong performance of its first biofungicide Evoca for grapes and strawberries in independent... more
Deere adds material collection systems, mechanical grapple to Frontier lineup
John Deere has added new material collection systems and a mechanical grapple to its popular line of Frontier equipment. The new PTO-driven Frontier MC2014 and MC2120 Material Collection Systems offer 14- and 20-bushel capacity respectively for John ... more
British Columbia government, growers partner on tree fruit stabilization
The Province of British Columbia is releasing "The Path Forward: A Blueprint for B.C.’s Tree Fruit Industry," which recommends several actions to address the leadership and governance of the sector, enhancing its competitiveness and building on the... more
PMA advancing efforts in PLU innovations
Produce Marketing Association has announced a breadth of efforts to advance innovation and industry involvement with regulators on PLU stickers. This follows the decision for many countries across Europe to pass regulations that ban non-home composta... more
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