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Western Growers unveils agtech career development pipeline
Western Growers has bolstered its workforce development efforts with the launch of five initiatives aimed at transitioning the agriculture workforce to master rapidly developing agricultural technology. The initiatives make up Western Growers' (WG) Agtech Workforce... more »
Protecting farm employees from smoke – what to do
California's hot summer growing season and an ongoing drought feeding out-of-control wildfires pose challenges for farm employers. The 700,000-acre-and-counting Dixie Fire and the devastating Caldor Fire have conspired to funnel smoke in agricultural production areas... more »
On-farm readiness reviews urged in Colorado to help food safety
The Colorado Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association is encouraging all Colorado produce growers who grow, harvest, pack or hold produce that is consumed raw to take advantage of an educational opportunity offered by Colorado State... more »
California farms harvest season’s first fresh apples
Supplying the U.S. market with the first fresh-picked apples of the season remains an important niche for California growers. But competition from other production regions continues to sour prices, prompting growers to look to expand... more »
Latest California fire stirs fears of losing farm tourists
While the Dixie Fire expanded its reach in northeastern California, a newer blaze east of Sacramento put wineries and agritourism operators on edge in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Wineries in southern El Dorado County were... more »
Disaster aid set for California farmers hit by wildfires and drought
California agricultural operations have been significantly impacted by the wildfires and ongoing, severe drought. The USDA has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover. Impacted producers should contact their local... more »
Fire ant bait gets 2(ee) nod to mix with powdered sugar in California
Extinguish Professional Fire Ant Bait has received a 2(ee) Recommendation to mix the bait with powdered sugar to help improve performance against sugar feeding ants. The recommendation is exclusive to applications made in the state... more »
Organic group meets with congressional staffers at Agricultural Research Service
Organic Farming Research Foundation hosted Rep. Jimmy Panetta’s, D-CA, congressional staffers at the USDA Agricultural Research Service in Salinas, California, last week. The site visit focused on the importance of increased investment in organic research... more »
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