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California State Water Project allocation increased to 15%

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced Jan. 20 it is increasing the State Water Project allocation to 15% of requested supplies for 2022. Last month, due to low water levels, the Department announced that the initial allocation ... more

Bioinsecticides from UK-based Bionema acquired by Syngenta Crop Protection

Syngenta Crop Protection has acquired two next generation bioinsecticides, NemaTrident and UniSpore, to combat increasing resistance and a wide range of insects and pests across horticulture and ornamentals, turf amenity and forestry, giving custome... more

Lower plants’ defense ‘shields’ aided by viral proteins

New research, led by Washington State University scientists, into how viral proteins interact and can be disabled holds promise to help plants defend themselves against viruses – and ultimately prevent crop losses. The study published in Fronti... more

Commercial potential for Evoca improved by Biotalys

Biotalys, an agricultural technology company protecting crops and food with protein-based biocontrol solutions, announced Jan. 25 it has achieved a breakthrough in protein expression of the bioactive ingredient of its first biocontrol product Evoca... more

2022 NAS Prize in Food & Agriculture Sciences goes to David Lobell

Climate change requires major adjustments in agricultural techniques that allow traditional crops to grow under extreme conditions. However, developing new techniques requires an intricate understanding of how shifts in climate affect crop growth. ... more

National Farmworker Awareness Week cited by Equitable Food Initiative

Equitable Food Initiative, the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer advocacy groups, is once again celebrating National Farmworker Awareness Week by encouraging growers, ... more

GreenStone Farm Credit Services gets 2022 Top Workplaces Award USA

GreenStone Farm Credit Services has won the 2022 Top Workplaces Award USA. This award celebrates nationally-recognized companies that prioritize a people-centered culture and giving employees a voice. The Top Workplaces USA award is based entirely o... more