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AgSharks competition has final five agtech firms seeking $250,000

Selected out of over 100 competition applicants, these five startups will pitch to a panel of 400 fresh produce farmers and industry leaders. more »

Suterra’s Puffer products added to Phytech’s digital farming platform

Suterra is expanding its partnership strategy to include proven global precision ag providers, and this partnership delivers a comprehensive solution to help growers optimize irrigation, nutrition and pest control. more »

New association named International Fresh Produce Association

The Produce Marketing Association and United Fresh combination have formed the new association, which plans to to be a better, stronger, more unified voice in the industry. more »

Leadership program offers insight into almond industry, builds relationships

Sponsored by the Almond Board of California, the program provides perspective on many industry issues, as well as sheds light on other sectors of the supply chain, to a diverse group of people representing various aspects of the industry. more »

USDA sets dates for the California walnuts continuance referendum

Growers who produced walnuts from Sept. 1, 2020 - Aug. 31, 2021 are eligible to vote in December to decide whether to keep the federal marketing order. more »

Heat injury, illness work settings pursued by OSHA

2021 had record-breaking heat, with the hazard disproportionately affecting workers of color. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has begun the process of considering a heat-specific workplace rule. more »

OpenET aims to track water use across 17 Western states

A public-private coalition, featuring three federal agencies and several universities and private entities, is providing satellite-based estimates of evapotranspiration for better water management. more »