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Still time to respond to USDA’s National Agricultural Classification Survey

If you missed the deadline to respond to USDA’s National Agricultural Classification Survey, it is not too late. A second survey reminder is coming soon and responding online is easier than ever before. The USDA’s National Agricultural Classif... more

Fertilizer rates for specialty crops require accurate calculations

A common question this time of the year is: "I have done my soil test, and it says I need to add a certain amount of nutrients. How do I determine what fertilizer to apply and how much?" Whether you are using an organic or synthetic form of fertil... more

California farmers oppose ‘ill-defined’ DPR spending proposal

California is losing farmland at an alarming rate of 50,000 acres a year. That's equivalent to 78 square miles, 12 Yosemite Valleys or 38,000 football fields. Not only does this have serious consequences for the economy, but for the environment as... more

There’s a danger in over-simplifying California water conservation

You hear it every time drought returns to California: "Turn off the faucet when you brush your teeth." "Collect shower water in a bucket before it warms up." While valuable, these tried and true drought resilience strategies can also deflect atten... more

Evergreen Creations’ Spookley Farm Program marks 20th anniversary

Spookley the Square Pumpkin is turning 20 this fall and Evergreen Creations, an agritourism industry provider of farm-friendly “edutainment” content, is offering up some fun ways for farms and their visitors to be a key part of Spookley’s big c... more

Blueberries bring in over $55M to North Carolina growers

Blueberries are in peak season in North Carolina. They’re flavorful – both sweet and tart – and they deliver health and economic benefits. Find out more about these summertime treats and a few things North Carolina State University’s College ... more

UPL welcomes new strategic accounts lead Matt Lewis

UPL North America announces the addition of Matt Lewis as U.S. Strategic Accounts Lead, Seed and Soil Health. Lewis will lead a team in growing the seed and soil health business by bringing maximum value to growers who want top performance from the s... more