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Corvallis (Montana) Ag Research Center receives $1.2M for new facility

The  Western Agricultural Research Center in Corvallis, Montana, is set to receive about $1.2 million in funding from the state for construction of a new facility. The funding is included within a broader legislative appropriation of... more »

MyLand hires vice president of operational planning to boost regenerative ag

Phoenix, Arizona-based MyLand Co., recently announced Jonah Parker has been hired as vice president of operational planning. In this role Parker will oversee the development and roll-out of MyLand’s regional Soil Health Center network. The... more »

California farm groups seek review of order on fertilizer use

Saying new regional regulations will have a profound impact on food production, farm organizations have petitioned the California State Water Resources Control Board to review a regional board's order limiting applications of fertilizer and other... more »

California pear growers confident of a strong 2021 marketing effort

As the California pear industry gears up for the coming harvest set to begin in early July, farmers are focusing on one thing – giving consumers a good eating experience. The California Pear Advisory Board (CPAB)... more »

California COVID-19 work rules to be revised after farm groups’ concerns

Revised rules governing COVID-19 precautions in California's workplaces have been sent back for changes that are due this week, after farm groups and others raised objections. The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health Standards... more »

Brighter Brites names River Fresh Farms key partner in Salinas, California

Brighter Brites, a nonprofit organization that delivers fresh fruits, vegetables and nutrition education resources directly into families’ hands, has named River Fresh Farms a key partner in Salinas, California. Through this partnership, River Fresh Farms provides... more »

California confirms low or no pesticide residues in most fruits and vegetables

A newly released Department of Pesticide Regulation report should ease concerns of California consumers unsure about pesticide residues in fresh fruits and vegetables. The 2019 California Pesticide Residue Monitoring Program Report shows that 96% of... more »

California irrigation districts look to transfers as water dwindles

With very little water to spare this drought year, water districts struggling with limited or no supplies look to their counterparts in other districts to negotiate water transfers to add whatever flexibility they can. Districts... more »

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