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Washington berry growers among those targeted for aid in relief package
Democratic Washington Congresswoman Suzan DelBene announced Sept. 21 she helped secure critical relief for farmers, ranchers and other agricultural producers impacted by recent heatwaves in the stopgap federal funding legislation that passed the Ho... more
Project looks at impact of waxes on food safety
Food-grade waxes are applied to a number of produce items before storage and distribution to control postharvest decay and extend shelf life. While commodities such as apples and oranges receive a single waxing, lemons receive both storage and finish... more
To connect more farmers with buyers, UC publishes community food guides
Over the past year, many farmers have had to navigate rapid shifts in marketing practices since the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted traditional food-supply systems. During this time, establishing relationships with local vendors has become necessary for ... more
NEWA 3.0 to complete transition by early October
After four years of intensive planning and development, the New York State IPM Program announced that NEWA 3.0 will make its final transition on or around Oct. 1. The final steps have involved many months of website beta testing, training, resou... more
Semios raises $100M in capital to expand agtech platform globally
Semios a precision-farming platform, announced Sept. 29 it has raised $100 million in funding led by Morningside Group, a Boston-based private equity and venture capital firm committed to investing in socially responsible businesses. This funding ... more
Newsom signs climate action bills, including $1.1 B for Climate Smart Ag
At the site of the KNP Complex in Sequoia National Park, California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 23 highlighted the California Comeback Plan’s over $15 billion climate package – the largest such investment in state history – tackling a wide array... more
USDA to establish an Equity Commission, seeks membership nominations
USDA announced Sept. 24 it will establish an Equity Commission and is requesting nominations for membership on the Equity Commission Advisory Committee and Equity Commission Subcommittee on Agriculture. The notice represents an important step towa... more