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Daniel Hartwig to lead California Fresh Fruit Association
Daniel Hartwig is the new president of the California Fresh Fruit Association (CFFA). Hartwig, who begins role Dec. 4, succeeds Ian LeMay, the new ... READ MORE »
Organic growers seek climate change solutions via Farm Bill
As Congress hammers out the 2023 Farm Bill, growing interest in the impacts of agriculture on climate could give organic farmers more political sway a... READ MORE »
San Diego County Farm Bureau chooses Farmer of the Year
The San Diego County Farm Bureau has named Mary Matava of Oceanside, California, as its 2022 Farmer of the Year. Matava has more than 40 years of e... READ MORE »
Despite crop delay, California melon growers applaud crop
California farmers say this season’s melon crop was delayed by about two weeks due to cool temperatures and wet fields, which affected early harvest... READ MORE »
California growers react to India’s plan to end tariffs on apples, nuts
India’s agreement to remove retaliatory tariffs on some U.S. farm products is seen as a positive development, but with some trade impacts remaining,... READ MORE »
California diesel phaseout worries compost dealers
Daniel Pacheco, owner-operator of Lucky Diamond Trucking in Sonoma County, recently picked up a 24-ton order from Cold Creek Compost in Ukiah and haul... READ MORE »
California water rights rules opposed by coalition
As California experiences wild swings in climate from drought to floods, critics of the state’s water rights system seek to overhaul rules that date... READ MORE »
Water, farm bill drive California food, ag summit
The outlook for California’s agricultural economy shows some signs of improvement after several years of supply-chain constraints, high input costs ... READ MORE »
California fruit association calls for more pest agency funding
The California Fresh Fruit Association joined dozens of other agricultural organizations in requesting increased funding for the USDA’s Office of Pe... READ MORE »
California bill addresses fire costs to farms
Wildfires that raged across California over the past several years have devastated farms, spoiling crops and burning farm buildings. After the flames ... READ MORE »