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Solectrac has new electric tractor, delivering to California vineyards, farms

Solectrac, a subsidiary of Ideanomics, announced  Aug. 4 the launch of the all-new e70N electric tractor, a specially designed, narrow model purpose-built for easy handling and maneuverability on vineyards and farm operations. The news follows... more »

IFG, a fruit-breeding company renowned for inventing the Cotton Candy and Sweet Globe grapes, announced Aug. 3 it has expanded its Commercial Team with the addition of Elena Aguaron in the newly created position of... more »

USDA Invests $15M in Klamath River Basin due to drought

USDA is investing $15 million for a new drought pilot to assist agricultural producers impacted by worsening drought conditions to provide relief to impacted California and Oregon producers in the Klamath River Basin. The announcement... more »

Helping the wine industry cope with climate change

Warren Winiarski knows how to make beautiful wine and wants to help his beloved Napa Valley continue to do so for years to come. The legendary founder and former winemaker of Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars... more »

In-person University of California Grape Day set for Aug. 10

University of California Agricultural and Natural Resources and Cooperative Extension are hosting an in-person Grape Field Day that will showcase and update current research. The event will be held Tuesday, Aug. 10, at the Kearney... more »

Western state lawmakers push for more relief for farm operators

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-WA, and Congresswoman Suzan DelBene, WA-01, are leading a bipartisan, bicameral effort to secure more relief for farmers, ranchers, shellfish growers and other agricultural producers in the western United States affected... more »

Grape powdery mildew management and challenges topic of UC webinar

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources will present a webinar on Aug. 11 focusing on "Grape Powdery Mildew Management and Challenges." In this webinar, various speakers from UC and UCCE will discuss -biology and... more »

DWR completes installation of emergency salinity drought barrier

After three weeks of round-the-clock work, the emergency drought salinity barrier was completed in late June. The barrier will help prevent saltwater contamination of water supplies used by millions of Californians who rely on Delta-based... more »