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Soil Genomics Company Catalogs More Than 24 Million Microorganisms
Soil Genomics Company Catalogs More Than 24 Million Microorganisms

Biome Makers said it pairs artificial intelligence with its soil database to decode soil biology and provide growers with more actionable information.

Farmland
Bankruptcy Puts $370 Million Of California Farmland for Sale
Bankruptcy Puts $370 Million Of California Farmland for Sale

Prima Wawona, a stone fruit producer in Fresno, Calif., announced in October it filed for bankruptcy with more than $600 million in debt.

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Crop Production
California Walnut Board, Commission launch direct-to-consumer holiday campaign
California Walnut Board, Commission launch direct-to-consumer holiday campaign

With the aim of increasing walnut consumption this holiday season, the California Walnut Board and Commission have launched a direct-to-consumer marketing campaign highlighting the role walnuts play in festivities.

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Politics
Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Farmers and Support Local Farm Economy
Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Farmers and Support Local Farm Economy

The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association supports the adoption of the Local Farms and Food Act, which backers claim will help local growers, in the 2023 farm bill.

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Conservation
Webinar focuses on Southern California water, sustainability

Curious about California water regulations and how they will affect produce crop sustainability?

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