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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 »

Soil health in agriculture boosted by Valent, K-State agreement

World-renowned carbon cycling and climate change researcher Charles W. Rice will oversee the initiative, which focuses on advancing research in soil health and carbon smart farming. more »

California nixes yearlong mail-in card-check campaigns for unionizing

Governor Newsom vetoed AB 616, which would have removed the secret ballot election. more »

California labor bills pass; budget boosts wildfire funding

The bill, which provides essential workers access to the state's stockpile of N95 respirators in order to avoid problems like those seen in 2020, now sits on the desk of the governor. more »

Carol Chandler to be feted by Western Growers at 2021 Annual Meeting

A partner in a fourth-generation farming operation, Chandler will receive Western Growers' highest recognition of achievement for her extensive contributions to agriculture. more »

Proposals sought for technologies that ‘help level the playing field’

Agricultural innovations are often out of reach for smaller family farms. Community Alliance with Family Farmers is accepting applications for its Small Farm Innovation Challenge. Any size idea in any stage of development is welcome. more »

Reconciliation plan needs more water, conservation resources, group says

More organizations joined the Western Water Infrastructure Coalition in September in a letter to Congress stressing the inclusion of resources for additional water, forestry and ecosystem restoration programs. more »