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Naturipe Farms promotes three employees
Naturipe Farms announced the promotions of three of its valued long-term employees. According to a news release, Jerry Moran, is now vice president, sales. In his new role, Moran will take on added responsibilities managing... more »
Tian joins UCCE as viticulture advisor in Kern County, California
Tian Tian has been named the University of California Cooperative Extension viticulture advisor in Kern County, beginning Jan. 4. Tian previously served as a graduate research assistant at Oregon State University in Corvallis, where she... more »
Former Colorado Proud program manager named CFVGA Member of the Year
Wendy White, who worked for the Colorado Department of Agriculture for more than 20 years promoting local food and agricultural products through the award-winning Colorado Proud program, has been named the Colorado Fruit & Vegetable... more »
Insight gained about bacteria within grapevine-killing crown gall tumors
Scientists have mapped the DNA of bacteria found within a chronic disease affecting grapevines, a feat they hope will ultimately help protect the multibillion-dollar grape industry that produces juice, jelly, wine and other important products.... more »
Budgeting for agricultural sustainability, resiliency in California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed budget includes funds for agricultural programs designed to build climate resilience and support farmers’ financial resilience and water security. Public Policy Institute (PPIC) of California's Lori Pottinger talked to Karen Ross,... more »
California Department of Food and Agriculture Zoom meeting addresses Sterile Insect Technique
The California Department of Food and Agriculture will host a forum on Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) on Feb. 4 via Zoom. The Mediterranean Fruit Fly is one of several invasive species... more »
UC Davis launches $3M project to improve farmworker COVID-19 safety
California’s 800,000 farmworkers have been hit hard by COVID-19, the disease that has infected more than 25 million people and killed more than 420,000 in the United States. Farmworkers are especially vulnerable to the airborne... more »
Virtual ‘Principles of Fruit & Nut Tree Growth, Cropping & Management’ set
Due to University of California, Davis campus directives, the 2021 Principles of Fruit & Nut Tree Growth, Cropping & Management will be held remotely. A Zoom link will be provided to registrants. The sessions will... more »
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