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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 be held April 19-23. R... more
2021 California Statewide Pear Research Webinar set for Feb. 10-11
The California Statewide Pear Research Webinar will be held Wednesday, Feb. 10 (8 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Pacific); and Thursday, Feb 11 (8 a.m.-noon Pacific). With COVID-19 still with us, organizers have scheduled one Zoom format meeting for the entire Cal... more
Efficiency of nitrogen fertilization in California agriculture focus of CDFA grants
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) announced Jan. 26 $2.18 million in grant funds are being awarded to agricultural organizations and universities. The awards are as a result o... more
USDA temporarily suspends activities on farm loans for distressed borrowers
Due to the national public health emergency caused by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Jan. 27 the temporary suspension of past-due debt collections and foreclosures for distressed borrowers under the ... more
Pernod Ricard Winemakers selects Trellis platform to monitor grape harvest
Pernod Ricard Winemakers, the premium wine division of Pernod Ricard, announced Jan. 26 that food system intelligence company Trellis will support its business and supply chain operations by providing accurate grape yield, quality, harvest timing an... more
United Fresh seeks applications for Produce Industry Leadership Program
The application period has opened for the Class 26 of the United Fresh Produce Industry Leadership Program. Since its inception in 1995, more than 250 produce industry professionals have graduated from this exclusive program, thanks to the generous s... more
Growth in the number of certified organic operations continued in 2020
Farmers and consumers choose the organic option for many reasons. The goal at the National Organic Program is to protect that choice by taking the profit out of fraud and ensuring organic integrity from farm to table, so consumers trust the organic l... more
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