Growing News
New Legislation Reforms Drone Approval Process
A new bill signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom will modernize the California Department of Pesticide’s drone certification process. The bill passed with unanimous bipartisan support and should streamline producers’ access to drones for aerial applications and biological treatments.
Agri-Tech Fair to Showcase Latest Advancements
On October 24, the Farm Bureau of Ventura County will host the free Agri-Tech Fair — an event that will bring together agriculture technology companies, producers, industry leaders and more.
Online Avocado Yield Impact Support Tool Available
An Avocado Support Tool, designed to help growers optimize tree nutrition for greater yields, is available online at www.iwannagro.com. Learn more.
Two-day Virtual Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Courses Available
The University of California Cooperative Extension is offering two-day virtual Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training courses from late September through mid December that satisfy the Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule requirement.
California Avocado Society Annual Meeting
The California Avocado Society will host its 108th Annual Meeting on October 14, including informative research sessions, in-field seminars, a barbeque lunch and awards ceremony. The informative session will take place at Brokaw’s Long Canyon Ranch located in Ventura, California.
San Diego Region Irrigation Efficiency Workshop
The Resource Conservation District of San Diego is hosting an Irrigation Efficiency Workshop that will be tailored for producers using drip irrigation systems and provide information concerning how growers can obtain a free irrigation assessment of their farm.
