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Reducing evaporative water loss, other aims projected with California solar panels
Covering the 4,000 miles of California’s water canals could save billions of gallons of water and generate renewable power for the state every year, according to a new study. The study, conducted by researchers from the... more »
Texas No. 1 exporter, including products ‘coming directly out of the ground’
For nearly two decades, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis, BEA, has ranked Texas as the No. 1 exporter among U.S. states. ”Texas shipped $279.3 billion worth of goods around the globe... more »
California Fresh Fruit Association holds annual meeting, honors John Giumarra Jr.
The California Fresh Fruit Association kicked off its new fiscal year with its annual board of directors meeting in Fresno March 16. The meeting featured the election of the association’s chairman and board of directors,... more »
Registration set for the 2021 Ohio Pawpaw Virtual Conference
Interested in learning more about pawpaw production in Ohio? Join Ohio State University (OSU) South Centers and the North American Pawpaw Growers Association for the 2021 Ohio Pawpaw Conference on April 17. Gain invaluable growing... more »
Colorado peach grower Harry Talbott dies at age 86
Harry Talbott, the 86-year-old patriarch of Talbott Farms, died March 14. A two-week-long cascade of health problems managed to bring down a giant in Colorado’s fruit industry, a larger-than-life character whose influence was felt far... more »
2021 On-Farm Research Grants announced by Southern SARE
The Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program has announced the funded projects for the 2021 On-Farm Grant Program. Southern SARE has long supported farmers in their efforts to develop new and innovative sustainable agriculture... more »
Ohio pesticide and fertilizer applicator recertification webinars set
Ohio growers with private applicator licenses have had fewer seats and opportunities to re-certify in pesticides or fertilizers because of COVID-19 meeting restrictions. On Thursday, March 25, they can accomplish one or both in live... more »
Produce safety is a ‘top-level threat,’ leading CPS donors state
Two of the fresh produce industry’s leading organizations are each donating $1 million to the Center for Produce Safety to continue that group’s work to fund science, find solutions and fuel change in fresh produce... more »