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California Farm Bureau urges action to achieve water promises

As California farmers and ranchers face another year of drought and cutbacks in water deliveries, a page out of history served as a reminder that the state's water problems remain urgent – and that their voices are needed more than ever to press fo... more

Apple growers urged to weigh in on proposed crop insurance changes

Apple growers are being urged to respond prior to April 15 regarding proposed changes to the USDA Risk Management Agency's apple crop insurance policy. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Dec. 14 publication of a proposed rule in t... more

TerraGrow Liquid seen as a new microbial plant health promoter

TerraGrow Liquid is a specialty blend of beneficial microbial organisms formulated to invigorate plant health. When applied to the soil, it quickly establishes beneficial microbes in the root zone strengthening the rhizosphere, improving nutrient ava... more

Growers have a message for lawmakers: ‘Hear our story’

Pat Wirz saw a chance to do something important and ran with it. The San Benito County cattle rancher and winegrape grower dropped everything for a couple of days and traveled to Sacramento to meet with Assembly members and state senators. "If agr... more

Michigan Apple Committee announces 2022 research funding

The Michigan Apple Committee (MAC) board approved funding for 2022 research projects on March 3. Research is an important part of MAC’s mission. “Members of the MAC Board of Directors select growers to serve on the research subcommittee,” Di... more

Staci Simonich to lead OSU’s College of Agricultural Sciences

Staci Simonich has been named dean of the university’s College of Agricultural Sciences and director of the Oregon Agricultural Experiment Station. Simonich is a nationally recognized researcher and faculty member who has held numerous leadershi... more

Organic Produce Summit to address sustainability in the supply chain

With greater emphasis and importance placed on sustainability efforts from organic growers and the grocery community, industry leaders will examine how the organic fresh produce industry is addressing the obstacles, opportunities and future of sustai... more