…Housing Act of 2019, was authored by Assemblymember Robert Rivas and sponsored by the United Farm Workers and UFW Foundation. The bill discontinues any state funding for the development of…
Cargill and FFA Partner to Inspire and Educate Future Leaders
…use new technology and implement solutions to regenerate soils, build the economic success of farming communities, innovate supply chains, address the global issues facing our industry—such as climate change, deforestation…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Managing Labor and the Paperwork Around It
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is made possible by HarvestPort, an innovation hub and marketplace for better agricultural products, practices, and ideas. Find out more at…
New Plants-3D Program Develops Next Generation of Ag Innovators
…students that come out of our program will be going into that sector of the ag industry; working with farmers so that they have a better understanding of what’s going…
Officials Praise New Biological Opinions for the SWP and CVP
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service have released new biological opinions that will have a significant impact on the administration of California water supplies. The…
Prior Catastrophes Helped Prepare Napa Wineries for Power Outage
…significant lengths to better prepare for interruptions in electricity services after wildfires recently swept through the area leaving many without power for weeks. “We have worked with our members on…
Co-creation A Key Factor for Agtech Development
…members getting one-on-one meetings to discuss technologies with agriculture industries. Bridging the divide between agriculture and the technology sector will better serve both industries. Agtech companies want to create a…
Advancing Food Safety Through Technology
…that the U.S. is in the midst of a food revolution. The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) has helped drive even further development into technologies that can address some of…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: The Power of Data Through the Supply Chain
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is made possible by HarvestPort, an innovation hub and marketplace for better agricultural products, practices, and ideas. Find out more at…
NIFA Grant Helps Guide Future Organic Research
…investment in this important work and believe this collaboration with OSA will both increase grower participation and strengthen the impact of our updated findings.” The grant funding will support the…
World Cotton Day Highlights Global Importance of the Commodity
The inaugural World Cotton Day was held at the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva last week to showcase the significant global impact that cotton production has on economies of…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Portable Solar?
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is made possible by HarvestPort, an innovation hub and marketplace for better agricultural products, practices, and ideas. Find out more at…
Shasta Dam Project Hits Another Roadblock
The effort to move the Shasta dam project forward has encountered another setback after the Westlands Water District (WWD) announced it would no longer be pursuing an environmental impact report…
Winter Flowers Add Vibrant Color to Your Winter Garden
…need to waste time re-planting each season. Even better, these plants provide color and texture year-round. Adding color to the winter garden doesn’t just have to involve flowers, either. Many…