Industry News
A Plea for Farmer Engagement and Government Support of California GSAs
As farmers face drought conditions once again this summer, local Groundwater Sustainability Agencies are still working on th…
The Impact of Water Regulation on Ag Lending
It is no secret that the American West is in the midst of an alarming water shortage. Data from April shows that almost 80% …
Farming Tips for Enduring Historic Drought in Northern CA
It has been heart breaking to seeing wheat and alfalfa fields dry up the last few weeks. The recent hot temperatures caused…
Mexican Tomato Industry Also Impacted by Drought
Tomato production in Mexico is forecasted to recover slightly from last year, on more stable weather and sufficient rainfall…
NASA Funds Tiny Tomatoes for Vertical Farming on Earth and Space
Urban agriculture offers many benefits for food production but often has higher costs relative to traditional farming and is…
Conventional Melon Weed Management in the Sacramento Valley
Sutter County grows between 300 and 800 acres of fresh-market honeydew, mixed melon and cantaloupe each year. The fields var…
An Organic Alternative to Combatting Spotted Wing Drosophila
Scientists from the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) are working to understand how something can be equally effective as …
Numerous Health Benefits Found in Summer-Favorite Watermelon
No summer barbecue is complete without fresh watermelon. As the nation moves towards the summer grilling season, you may wan…
National Watermelon Promotion Board Partners with Disney and Pixar’s Luca
It will be a summer of adventure for National Watermelon Promotion Board (NWPB), thanks to a month-long collaboration with D…
What the Farm Workforce Modernization Act Means for Farmers
While it has seemed impossible to get anything done at the national level regarding ag labor reform, Sara Neagu-Reed from th…
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