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DWR completes installation of emergency salinity drought barrier
After three weeks of round-the-clock work, the emergency drought salinity barrier was completed in late June. The barrier will help prevent saltwater contamination of water supplies used by millions of Californians who rely on Delta-based... more »
Five academics join University of California Cooperative Extension
Cristina Murillo-Barrick joined University of California Cooperative Extension as an agricultural land acquisitions academic coordinator II on July 15, 2021. She will serve Fresno, Merced and Tulare counties. In her new role with UCCE, Murillo-Barrick... more »
Trevor Nichols Research Center Field Day set for Sept. 28
Michigan State University's Trevor Nichols Research Field Day will be held from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 28 in Fennville, Michigan. It will take place at the Trevor Nichols Research Center, 6237 124th Ave, Fennville, MI... more »
Event seeks expansion of Midwest’s workforce through immigration reform
On Wednesday, July 28, at 10 a.m. CT / 11 EST, farmers, Dreamers and business owners from across the Midwest will join the American Business Immigration Coalition for a virtual event called Expanding the Midwest's... more »
SRI develops AI-driven mobile insurance app for small farmers
Menlo Park, California-based SRI International announced July 27 that its insurtech venture spinout, Wingsure, is expanding its artificial intelligence and augmented reality capabilities to deliver instant access to personalized insurance products for underserved small farmers... more »
Specialty crops supported during Iowa Fruit and Vegetable Week
Iowa’s commercial horticulture industry contributes $48 million to the state’s economy each year, providing fresh produce to Iowa consumers. Gov. Kim Reynolds recognized the value of Iowa horticulture by designating July 26-30, 2021, as Iowa... more »
United Fresh salutes official’s visit to COVID-19 vaccination site for workers
United Fresh released the following statement regarding U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra’s July 23 visit to a farmworker COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Salinas, California, hosted by the Grower-Shipper Association of Central California... more »
California farmers’ markets seeing uneven recovery
Farmers' markets have long drawn thousands of shoppers during peak summer season for many crops. But growers say the pandemic upset that trend and its impacts linger, even as markets ease COVID-19 restrictions and try... more »
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