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California acts against Santa Maria grower for violating pesticide laws
In an ongoing effort to enforce stringent pesticide regulations, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) announced March 4 it has fined a Santa Barbara County strawberry grower $15,000 after an illegal pesticide was detected on his... more »
Entomologist’s work benefits Kern County, California, agriculture
University of California (UC) Cooperative Extension entomology advisor David Haviland has been recognized by his peers, his clientele, and extension directors who oversee programs in 14 western U.S. states. It's a Cooperative Extension hat trick unusual among... more »
Deadline extended for Ag Innovations Conference set for March 18 in California
The registration deadline for the Fourth Ag Innovations Conference: Comprehensive Crop Care has been extended until March 10. The event will be held March 18 in Santa Maria, California. Growers and university, county, USDA-ARS and industry... more »
Boulder County Extension agent Adrian Card named CFVGA Member of the Year
Adrian Card, Colorado State University (CSU) Boulder County Extension Agent and Colorado Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association (CFVGA) founding board member, was named the CFVGA Robert Sakata 2019 Member of the Year. The honor was... more »
Water measurement, reporting courses offered by California Extension April 14
California water-rights holders are required by state law to measure and report the water they divert from surface streams. For people who wish to take the water measurements themselves, the University of California Cooperative Extension... more »
Colorado Fruit & Vegetable Growers hold successful sixth annual conference
More than 300 growers, allied industry companies, produce buyers and other produce enthusiasts gathered Feb. 25-26 in Denver for the Colorado Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association (CFVGA) 6th Annual Conference. Newly elected to the CFVGA... more »
Salinas Valley Ag Tech Summit to focus on innovation, skilled workforce
While exploring the “what” and “how” of emerging technologies, the 2020 Salinas Valley Ag Tech Summit on March 17-18 in Salinas will also sharply focus on the “who” – preparing workers at all levels to... more »
Warm winter renews concerns about orchard chill in California
National Public Radio highlighted a growing concern for San Joaquin Valley tree fruit and nut farmers - diminishing winter chill in an age of climate change. "Warm winters mess with nut trees' sex lives," reported... more »
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