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It’s back: EPA, Army announce intent to revise definition of WOTUS

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of the Army announced June 9 their intent to revise the definition of “waters of the United States,” known as WOTUS, to "better protect our nation’s vital water resources that support publ... more

Ontario apple growers mark Local Food Week

As Ontario marks Local Food Week, the province’s apple growers have been making sure locally grown apples are a top-of-mind food choice with consumers through support from the Hon. Ernie Hardeman and the Government of Ontario. Ontario Apple Grow... more

Nearly 300 agriculture groups urge Senate action on ag labor reform

On June 8, 288 agricultural organizations representing the geographic and commodity diversity of our nation’s farmers urged immediate U.S. Senate action to develop and pass legislation addressing agricultural labor reform. The call came in a... more

Kira Bennett Sappington named director of sales for Vestaron

As of June 1, 2021, Kira Bennett Sappington has been named director of sales for Vestaron’s commercial team. While continuing to maintain key grower and dealer accounts, she will be taking on the additional responsibility of managing the western sa... more

Pandemic found ag interests identifying solutions to create opportunities

During the pandemic, many realized the value of farmers, farm workers and the entire agricultural industry when food continued to reach consumers and shortages of fruits and vegetables never materialized. The dedication of farmers and farm workers ... more

Santa Maria Strawberry Field Day to be held virtually July 14

The 12th Annual Santa Maria Strawberry Field Day, sponsored by University of California Cooperative Extension, will be held virtually on July 14 from 8 a.m.-11:50 a.m. Pacific. Register to hear the latest on strawberry research from representative... more

National coalition presses for water supply infrastructure

Citing an “acute and critical need” magnified by another all-too-familiar drought, a national coalition representing thousands of Western farmers, ranchers, water providers, businesses and communities urged Senate leaders yesterday to take action... more