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2021 California Statewide Pear Research Webinar set for Feb. 10-11
The California Statewide Pear Research Webinar will be held Wednesday, Feb. 10 (8 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Pacific); and Thursday, Feb 11 (8 a.m.-noon Pacific). With COVID-19 still with us, organizers have scheduled one Zoom format meeting... more »
Efficiency of nitrogen fertilization in California agriculture focus of CDFA grants
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) announced Jan. 26 $2.18 million in grant funds are being awarded to agricultural organizations and universities. The awards are as a... more »
Attendees have options as the Southwest Ag Summit goes virtual
The 2021 Southwest Ag Summit is offering two additional dates for SWAG attendees to sign in and view breakout sessions that offer CEU opportunities. This will be the first year ever where attendees can attend... more »
Pinnacle Claims Management launches rapid COVID-19 testing solutions
Irvine, California-based Pinnacle Claims Management, part of the Western Growers Family of companies, announced Jan. 25. the launch of rapid COVID-19 testing at employer locations in Arizona and California as well as our Cedar Clinic... more »
California General Waste Discharge Requirements for Wineries approved
On January 20, 2021, the State Water Resources Control Board adopted a Resolution for the California Environmental Quality Act Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Waste Discharge Requirements for Winery Process Water and associated General Order.... more »
Colorado ag department seeks listings for 2021 Farm Fresh Directory
Colorado agricultural producers are encouraged to be part of the 2021 Farm Fresh Directory, published annually by the Colorado Department of Agriculture. The directory, which will be released in June, promotes Colorado farmers’ markets, roadside... more »
Western Growers hires Robert Medler as Arizona government affairs manager
Western Growers has added Robert Medler as Arizona government affairs manager. Medler brings nearly 15 years of government relations experience and will represent specialty crop producers in the fresh produce industry in the Arizona State... more »
Funding for ag labor and wildfire research included in grant program
Two new projects designed and led by University of California Merced researchers will address challenges facing many Californians – wildfire recovery and agricultural labor – but will also have global reach. Both are funded through... more »
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