Crop Management
Sarah Brown joins BASF in public affairs
BASF Agricultural Solutions has hired Sarah Brown as head of public affairs-Agricultural Solutions North America. Brown joins BASF on Aug. 8; she will be based in Washington, D.C. She... more »
USDA program boosts local crops from California’s underserved farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is funding a program in California that will buy and distribute locally grown, produced and processed food from underserved producers. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the program July 27 during... more »
Rain Bird offers water-saving drip irrigation system
Rain Bird Agriculture, a leading manufacturer and provider of precision irrigation products, recently launched S5 Smart Spacing for Pressure Compensating Heavywall Dripline, the ultimate in smart irrigation for growers of high-value fruit and permanent crops.... more »
Zuber named University of California Extension orchard crops advisor
Cameron Zuber has been named University of California Cooperative Extension orchard crops advisor for Merced and Madera counties. For Merced County, he will cover orchard crops such as stone fruit, walnuts and almonds (not including... more »
IFTA tour highlights Washington fruit tree production systems
The International Fruit Tree Association (IFTA) summer tour provided participants insights into how growers can more efficiently grow apples, pears and cherries. This year, members of the Kennewick, Washington-based organization toured central and southeast Washington... more »
American Farmland Trust adds climate, soil health experts
American Farmland Trust (AFT) expanded its national Farmers Combat Climate Change Initiative team by adding a senior climate and soil health scientist, as well as a senior soil health and biochar scientist. Through its climate... more »
Cal Poly sets annual Strawberry Center Field Day
More than 300 strawberry growers, researchers and industry representatives are expected to attend the Cal Poly Strawberry Center Field Day. The July 28 event features researchers and students from Cal Poly and the University of... more »
Nabaco adds produce industry expert to board of directors
Craig Stephen, a senior leader and advisor in the consumer food and produce industry, has joined the board of directors and advisory board for Nabaco® Inc. Nabaco manufactures a revolutionary safe and edible coating that extends... more »
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