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California officials weight whole-orchard recycling

California Department of Food and Agriculture is currently seeking public comment on the inclusion of the Whole Orchard Recycling practice into its Healthy Soils Incentives Program. This management practice will be in addition to the current 26 mana... more

FAQs for H-2A applications for temporary employment certification

The Office of Foreign Labor Certification has posted a set of Frequently Asked Questions, Round 14, related to H-2A Applications for Temporary Employment Certification under the 2010 H-2A Final Rule. These FAQs address questions related to the defi... more

Produce growers list top concerns about food safety compliance

Although local food producers are broadly committed to food safety on their operations, there are still some barriers to implementing food safety best practices, according to a Needs Assessment Report released Oct. 22 by National Farmers Union (NFU... more

Senate moves to protect America’s domestic food supply, ag industries

The U.S. Senate unanimously approved Oct. 25 bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Gary Peters, D-MI, Pat Roberts, R-KS, Debbie Stabenow, D-MI and John Cornyn, R-TX to address the shortage of agricultural inspectors who protect the natio... more

Global agrochemicals market driven by food, crop demand

Agrochemicals are substances that help in the management of agricultural ecosystems and micro-organisms in the farming area. The use of agrochemicals is critical to raising crop yield. Agrochemicals include various substances, such as fertilizers, pe... more

2020 NW Cherry Research Review set for Nov. 12

The Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission is inviting those interested to attend this year’s NW Cherry Research Review. The session is Nov. 12 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Confluence Technology Center, 285 Technology Center Way, Wenatchee, ... more

Renaissance Food Group backs United Fresh Produce Safety Immersion Program

Renaissance Food Group (RFG), a fresh food company that is a wholly owned subsidiary of Calavo Growers, will sponsor the new United Fresh Produce Safety Immersion Program, developed to build the technical capacity, critical thinking skills, and leade... more