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California Comeback Plan’s over $15B climate package includes agriculture

The largest such investment in state history, the package includes $1.1 billion over two years to support sustainable agriculture practices. more »

USDA amends CFAP 2 payment calculation for sales-based commodities

The amendment allows specialty crop growers to substitute 2018 sales for 2019 sales. Payments were previously based on 2019 sales, which was used to approximate 2020 expectations. more »

Innovations in Ag Irrigation Technology Demonstration and Showcase scheduled

Fresno State University will showcase the latest innovations in ag irrigation tech at this free event. more »

MCFA: Pesticide safety decision-making should include specialty growers

The Minor Crop Farmer Alliance is asking for a seat at the table to contribute real-world information and modeling in federal pesticide safety decisions. more »

New York Nut Growers Association schedules fall meeting

After a morning of diverse educational topics, attendees will visit two locations – a demonstration nut grove and a permaculture and forest farm research space. more »

Blue Diamond Growers has new COO, transitions in ingredients division

Having joined Blue Diamond in 2011, Dean LaVallee has been named COO, and will also continue to serve as CFO, overseeing finance, global ingredients, and IT. more »

Nutrient Management Conference in California opens registration

Held in San Luis Obispo in late October, the conference includes a tour of Cal Poly agricultural research plots, and a session showcasing irrigation and nutrient management research or outreach. more »