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Is OpenHectare like ChatGPT for agriculture?

Yes — OpenHectare works like ChatGPT but is purpose-built for agriculture. Unlike general AI, every answer is grounded in trusted agricultural sources and includes citations you can verify.

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What regions does OpenHectare support?

OpenHectare supports growers worldwide, with sources from Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe. Answers are tailored to your specific region and growing conditions.

What sources does OpenHectare use?

OpenHectare draws from public extension services, peer-reviewed journals (Crop & Pasture Science, Agronomy Journal, Field Crops Research), grower organizations (GRDC, Hort Innovation), and official regulatory bodies.

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New Technology

New Technology· california

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Research Papers

Research Papers· california

Research Links Microbial Communities to Apple Replant Disease Resistance

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Grants & Funding· california

California Strawberry Pilot Reduces On-Farm Food Waste

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Pest & Disease Alerts· california

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Citrus Quarantine Expanded in Southern California

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Research Papers· california

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Ag Pop News· california

Ag Tech Could Help Save California Farms

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New Technology· california

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Water· california

California Growers Turn to Agave Amid Groundwater Limits

Sep 6, 2026

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New Legislation· california

California Expands Labor Commissioner Enforcement Tools

Sep 6, 2026

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Grower Economics· california

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Sep 6, 2026

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Grants & Funding

Grants & Funding· california

New Insecticide Registered for Specialty Crops in California

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Biosecurity

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Facts & History· california

California's Date Industry Thrives in the Coachella Valley

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Research Papers

Research Papers· california

New Research Reveals Genetic Basis of Graft Compatibility in Tomatoes

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Apple Hill Farmers Recover from Late Freeze Impacting Apple Harvest

Sep 6, 2026

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New Technology

New Technology· california

Chico State Students Use Drones for Walnut Yield Estimation

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Pest & Disease Alerts

Pest & Disease Alerts· california

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Research Papers

Research Papers· california

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Water· california

Unified Water Plan for San Joaquin Valley Released

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Pest & Disease Alerts· california

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Climate/Weather· california

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Facts & History· california

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Grants & Funding· california

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Biosecurity· california

CDFA's Invasive Fruit Fly Monitoring Efforts

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New Technology· california

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Pest & Disease Alerts· california

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Research Papers

Research Papers· california

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Markets & Prices· california

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New Legislation· california

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Pest & Disease Alerts· california

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Facts & History· california

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Grants & Funding· california

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Facts & History· california

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Water

Water· california

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Grants & Funding

Grants & Funding· california

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Research Papers

Research Papers· california

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Grants & Funding

Grants & Funding· california

USDA Invests $2 Million in Tree Nut Pest Control Technology

Aug 30, 2026

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Water

Water· california

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Aug 30, 2026

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Facts & History· california

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Research Papers

Research Papers· california

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Aug 30, 2026

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Grower Economics

Grower Economics· california

Extreme Weather Costs California Farmers Over $800 Million

Aug 30, 2026

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Pest & Disease Alerts

Pest & Disease Alerts· california

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Aug 30, 2026

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Biosecurity

Biosecurity· california

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Research Papers

Research Papers· california

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Markets & Prices· california

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Aug 30, 2026

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New Technology

New Technology· california

Reservoir Ventures to Boost Ag Robotics with $50 Million Fund

Aug 30, 2026

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New Technology

New Technology· california

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Aug 30, 2026

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Climate/Weather

Climate/Weather· california

Heat Waves Shrink Kern County Pistachio Harvests, Raising Prices

Aug 23, 2026

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Ag Pop News

Ag Pop News· california

California Lettuce Crisis: Farmers Destroy Crops Amid Cyclospora Outbreak

Aug 23, 2026

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Markets & Prices

Markets & Prices· california

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Aug 23, 2026

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New Technology

New Technology· california

Plant Culture Systems Launches AI-Powered Farm Intelligence Tool

Aug 23, 2026

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Water

Water· california

Landowners Win Legal Battle Over Paso Robles Basin Water Rights

Aug 23, 2026

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Pest & Disease Alerts

Pest & Disease Alerts· california

New Grant Aims to Combat Navel Orangeworm Threat to Almonds

Aug 23, 2026

New Legislation

New Legislation· california

Citrus Fix Receives Special Local Need Label for California Citrus

Aug 23, 2026

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Research Papers

Research Papers· california

Effects of Early-Season Treatments on Gill’s Mealybug in Pistachio

Aug 23, 2026

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Markets & Prices

Markets & Prices· california

Pricing Expected to Strengthen for California Valencias

Aug 22, 2026

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New Technology

New Technology· california

Drone Workshop in Fresno County to Showcase Agricultural Innovations

Aug 22, 2026

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Facts & History

Facts & History· california

California Figs Experience a Comeback Amid Rising Demand

Aug 22, 2026

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Grants & Funding

Grants & Funding· california

Disaster Relief Deadline Extended for California Farmers

Aug 22, 2026

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Biosecurity

Biosecurity· california

Citrus Greening Disease Detected in Calexico, Imperial County

Aug 22, 2026

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New Legislation

New Legislation· california

California Phases Out Paraquat Herbicide Amid Safety Concerns

Aug 22, 2026

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Grower Economics

Grower Economics· california

San Mateo County Sues Nursery Over Wage Theft Allegations

Aug 22, 2026

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Water

Water· california

Farmers Turn to Agave Amid Water Scarcity in California

Aug 22, 2026

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Climate/Weather

Climate/Weather· california

California's Winter Forecast: Strong El Niño Expected to Bring More Rain

Aug 22, 2026

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Research Papers

Research Papers· california

UC Study Examines Avocado Maturation Under Environmental Conditions

Aug 22, 2026

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Pest & Disease Alerts

Pest & Disease Alerts· california

California Quarantine Updates: Medfly and Sweet Orange Scab

Aug 22, 2026

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New Technology

New Technology· california

Agtonomy Introduces New Autonomous Features for Farm Equipment

Aug 22, 2026

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Facts & History

Facts & History· california

Groundbreaking Research Unveils Secrets of California's Avocados

Aug 19, 2026

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Climate/Weather

Climate/Weather· california

Potentially Historic El Niño Could Impact Kern County This Fall and Winter

Aug 19, 2026

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Ag Pop News

Ag Pop News· california

Santa Clara County's Last Fruit Orchard Faces Closure

Aug 19, 2026

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Markets & Prices

Markets & Prices· california

California Figs Gain Momentum as Demand Grows

Aug 19, 2026

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New Technology

New Technology· california

Verdant Robotics SharpShooter Cuts Chemical Use by 99%

Aug 19, 2026

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Water

Water· california

Sacramento Valley Faces Permanent Groundwater Losses

Aug 19, 2026

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Pest & Disease Alerts

Pest & Disease Alerts· california

Invasive Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Found at Arroyo Grande Nursery

Aug 19, 2026

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Grants & Funding

Grants & Funding· california

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Aug 19, 2026

Research Papers

Research Papers· california

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Aug 19, 2026

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Grower Economics

Grower Economics· california

Processed Tomato Growers in California Hope for Market Recovery

Aug 17, 2026

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Ag Pop News

Ag Pop News· california

California Farmer Ordered to Destroy Nectarine Trees After Court Loss

Aug 17, 2026

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New Technology

New Technology· california

Saga Robotics Expands UVC Light Technology to California Wine Grapes

Aug 16, 2026

Grower Economics

Grower Economics· california

California Cling Peach Crop Forecast Cut to 155,000 Tons

Aug 16, 2026

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New Legislation

New Legislation· california

Santa Cruz County Tests Steam as Alternative to Pesticides

Aug 16, 2026

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Research Papers

Research Papers· california

New Strawberry Cultivar 'UC Surfline' Offers High Early Yields

Aug 16, 2026

Almond trees growing in a California orchard

Markets & Prices

Markets & Prices· california

Almond Market Outlook: Strong July Shipments Support Firmer Prices

Aug 16, 2026

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Biosecurity

Biosecurity· california

Mediterranean Fruit Fly Quarantine Lifted in Alameda and Santa Clara Counties

Aug 16, 2026

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Grower Economics

Grower Economics· california

H-2A Program Streamlining Needed for California Growers

Aug 15, 2026

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Climate/Weather

Climate/Weather· california

SLO County Grapes Harvested Early Due to Heat Waves

Aug 15, 2026

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Ag Pop News

Ag Pop News· california

New CA Bill Allows More Wineries to Sell at Farmers Markets

Aug 15, 2026

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Pest & Disease Alerts

Pest & Disease Alerts· california

CDFA Expands HLB Quarantine in San Diego County

Aug 15, 2026

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Grower Economics

Grower Economics· california

California Groundwater Regulations Threaten Small Farmers

Aug 15, 2026

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Climate/Weather

Climate/Weather· california

California Fruit Harvests Start Early Amid Stormy Weather

Aug 15, 2026

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Markets & Prices

Markets & Prices· california

California Grape Shipments Surge Ahead of Last Year

Aug 15, 2026

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Water

Water· california

Feds Increase Water Allocations for Central Valley Farmers

Aug 15, 2026

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New Technology

New Technology· california

Liquid Natural Clay Boosts Romaine Yields in Salinas Valley

Aug 15, 2026

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Grants & Funding

Grants & Funding· california

California Wine Industry Allocates $820K to Combat Pest Threat

Aug 15, 2026

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New Legislation

New Legislation· california

Revised PAGA Regulations Impact California Growers

Aug 15, 2026

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Facts & History

Facts & History· california

Reviving Historic Lindsay Olives in Tulare County

Aug 14, 2026

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Markets & Prices

Markets & Prices· california

Almond Prices Reach Highest Levels in a Decade

Aug 14, 2026

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New Legislation

New Legislation· california

California Expands HLB Quarantine Affecting Citrus Growers

Aug 14, 2026

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Ag Pop News

Ag Pop News· california

Reedley Farmer Loses Lawsuit Over Monalise Nectarines

Aug 14, 2026

Ag Pop News

Ag Pop News· california

Reedley Farmer Loses Lawsuit Over Monalise Nectarines

Aug 14, 2026

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New Technology

New Technology· california

High-Tech Ag Companies Showcase Innovations at Field Day

Aug 13, 2026

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New Legislation

New Legislation· california

Napa County Supervisors Approve 55% Reduction in Groundwater Fees

Aug 13, 2026

Agricultural landscape near Modesto, California

Grants & Funding

Grants & Funding· california

California Funds $4.99M Grant for Navel Orangeworm Control

Aug 13, 2026

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Ag Pop News

Ag Pop News· california

CA Wineries Burning Vineyards Amid Sales Decline

Aug 13, 2026

Workers tending rows of strawberry plants on a California farm

Markets & Prices

Markets & Prices· california

California Strawberry Market Expected to Strengthen

Aug 13, 2026

Rows of grapevines running across a California vineyard

Biosecurity

Biosecurity· california

Wine Industry Pledges $820K to Combat Grapevine Pest

Aug 13, 2026

Grape clusters hanging among green vineyard leaves

Markets & Prices

Markets & Prices· california

California grape shipments surge nearly 9 million boxes ahead of last year

Aug 12, 2026

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Ag Pop News

Ag Pop News· california

California Fruit Harvests Start Early Amid Stormy Weather

Aug 12, 2026

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Pest & Disease Alerts

Pest & Disease Alerts· california

Napa County Issues Urgent Pest Alert for Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter

Aug 12, 2026

Grants & Funding

Grants & Funding· california

Applications Open for $9 Million Peach Tree Removal Program

Aug 12, 2026

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Climate/Weather

Climate/Weather· All regions

EU Apple Harvest Expected to Fall 15.6% Amid Heatwaves

Aug 11, 2026

Rows of grapevines growing in a vineyard

Research Papers

Research Papers· All regions

Genomic Innovations Transform Grape Production

Aug 11, 2026

Sunrise over Keuka Lake in New York's Finger Lakes

Pest & Disease Alerts

Pest & Disease Alerts· United States

Gillibrand Backs Spotted Lanternfly Research Bill in New York

Aug 11, 2026

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Ag Pop News

Ag Pop News· All regions

Spain Experiences Record-Setting Early Grape Harvest

Aug 11, 2026

Rows of grapevines in a Napa Valley vineyard

Water

Water· United States

Napa County Sets Groundwater Pumping Fees for Grape Growers

Aug 11, 2026

Markets & Prices

Markets & Prices· All regions

EU Nuts Imports Reach Record Highs

Aug 11, 2026

Rows of vegetables growing in a cultivated field

New Technology

New Technology· United Kingdom

UK Opens £20M Funding Round for Farm Robotics and Automation

Aug 11, 2026

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Grower Economics

Grower Economics· United States

Vineyard 'Mothballing' Strategy Emerges Amid Wine Market Crisis

Aug 11, 2026

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New Legislation

New Legislation· United States

Senate Farm Bill Fails, Ag Committee to Vote Again in September

Aug 11, 2026

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Water

Water· United States

California's Groundwater Rules Threaten Small Farmers

Aug 7, 2026

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Climate/Weather

Climate/Weather· United Kingdom

English Winemakers Thrive Amid Drought While Vegetable Farms Suffer

Aug 7, 2026

Strawberry plants growing in a Hampshire field

Facts & History

Facts & History· United Kingdom

Hampshire's Strawberry Legacy: A Century of Summer Delight

Aug 7, 2026

Rows of walnut trees in a California orchard

Markets & Prices

Markets & Prices· United States

US In-Shell Walnut Exports Double Amid Rising Prices

Aug 7, 2026

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Biosecurity

Biosecurity· Australia

Tasmania Investigates Third Detection of Serpentine Leafminer

Aug 7, 2026

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New Technology

New Technology· United Kingdom

UK Announces £20 Million Funding for Agricultural Robotics

Aug 7, 2026

Almond trees in an orchard near Modesto, California

Pest & Disease Alerts

Pest & Disease Alerts· United States

Red Leaf Blotch Threatens California Almond Orchards

Aug 7, 2026

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New Legislation

New Legislation· United States

Specialty Crop Farm Bill Momentum Grows

Aug 7, 2026

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Grants & Funding

Grants & Funding· United States

Missouri Offers Urban Agriculture Cost-Share Grant Funds

Aug 7, 2026

Pest & Disease Alerts

Pest & Disease Alerts· United States

Spotted Wing Drosophila Alert Issued in Maine

Aug 6, 2026

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Ag Pop News

Ag Pop News· United States

Sonoma's Gravenstein Apple Industry Faces Challenges

Aug 6, 2026

New Legislation

New Legislation· Australia

Australia's Free Pollination Service Is Disappearing

Aug 6, 2026

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Biosecurity

Biosecurity· United States

New Invasive Thrips Species Raises Concerns for U.S. Growers

Aug 6, 2026

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Grants & Funding

Grants & Funding· United States

USDA Deadlines Approaching for Specialty Crop Assistance

Aug 6, 2026

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Pest & Disease Alerts

Pest & Disease Alerts· United States

California Medfly Infestation Eradicated

Aug 5, 2026

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New Legislation

New Legislation· United States

Senate Farm Bill to Address Specialty Crop Needs

Aug 5, 2026

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Climate/Weather

Climate/Weather· United Kingdom

UK Farmers Warn of Smaller, More Expensive Vegetables Due to Drought

Aug 5, 2026

Interior of a bright residential room with plants and furnishings

Biosecurity

Biosecurity· United States

USDA Allocates $90 Million for Invasive Pest Protection

Aug 5, 2026

Research Papers

Research Papers· All regions

Tannic Acid Boosts Postharvest Resistance in Pears

Aug 5, 2026

Avocados growing among the leaves of a cultivated tree

Markets & Prices

Markets & Prices· Australia

Record Australian Avocado Exports Amid Growing Demand

Aug 5, 2026

Aerial view of orderly orchard rows across a broad agricultural landscape

Facts & History

Facts & History· United States

How Washington Apples Became America's Top Fruit

Aug 5, 2026

Rows of grapevines running across a vineyard with rolling hills behind them

Ag Pop News

Ag Pop News· United States

Michigan Winemakers Face Wildfire Smoke Challenges

Aug 5, 2026

Rows of ornamental plants and trees arranged along a garden path

Water

Water· United States

California Farmers Explore Drought-Tolerant Crops

Aug 5, 2026

Rows of apple trees in a backyard orchard

New Technology

New Technology· All regions

Pilot Scheme to Replace Manual Labelling with RFID Technology

Aug 4, 2026

Illustrated layout plan for a vegetable garden with planting beds and pathways

Grants & Funding

Grants & Funding· United States

Connecticut Offers $52.9 Million Severe-Weather Recovery Grant for Farmers

Aug 4, 2026

Ripe Brown Turkey figs showing their brown-purple skins and red interiors

Facts & History

Facts & History· United States

California's Fig Cultivation History

Aug 4, 2026

Greenhouse pepper plants with dense green foliage

Research Papers

Research Papers· All regions

Biological Control of Pests in Greenhouse Peppers

Aug 4, 2026

California agricultural land under a bright sky

Water

Water· United States

California's Groundwater Restrictions Impact Small Farmers

Aug 4, 2026

Scanned historical illustration of an orchard landscape from a gardening catalog

Grower Economics

Grower Economics· United States

Colorado Peach Farmers Face Drought Challenges

Aug 4, 2026

Climate/Weather

Climate/Weather· United States

Pa. Fruit Farmers Turn to $10M Grant Program After April Freeze Losses

Aug 4, 2026

Vintage black-and-white illustration of an orchard landscape

Markets & Prices

Markets & Prices· United States

California Peach Yields Expected to Drop 10%

Aug 4, 2026

Blueberries shown against a natural outdoor backdrop

Facts & History

Facts & History· United States

New Jersey: The Birthplace of Blueberry Cultivation

Aug 4, 2026

A landscaped sensory garden with grasses, shrubs, and sculptural stones at the Donum Estate

New Legislation

New Legislation· All regions

EU Mandates Written Contracts for Food Sales

Aug 3, 2026

Climate/Weather

Climate/Weather· United States

New York Apples Recover from Spring Frost with Strong Quality

Aug 3, 2026

Pistachio trees in an orchard, their canopy filling the frame

Ag Pop News

Ag Pop News· United States

Severe Heat Spike Causes Major Pistachio Crop Losses

Aug 3, 2026

Spotted lanternfly feeding on a grapevine

Research Papers

Research Papers· United States

Spotted Lanternfly Feeding Triggers Defense Mechanisms in Grapevines

Aug 3, 2026

Orchard trees on a mountain slope under a partly cloudy sky

Pest & Disease Alerts

Pest & Disease Alerts· United States

Yellow-Legged Hornet Found in Washington, Threatening Honeybees

Aug 3, 2026

Plant protection figure from Oregon State University Extension

Biosecurity

Biosecurity· United States

USDA Opens $90 Million Funding to Combat Invasive Pests

Aug 3, 2026

Pistachio trees and nuts in a green orchard beneath a mountainous landscape

Grower Economics

Grower Economics· United States

Pistachio Industry Navigates Market and Water Challenges

Aug 3, 2026

Water

Water· All regions

Drought in the Netherlands Threatens Fruit Harvest Quality

Aug 3, 2026

A glassy-winged sharpshooter resting on a grape leaf

Biosecurity

Biosecurity· United States

California Grapes at Risk from Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter

Jul 31, 2026

Vineyard rows running across a hillside in warm evening light

Grower Economics

Grower Economics· All regions

High Grape Quality Not Reflected in Prices

Jul 31, 2026

Farmworkers tending strawberry plants in a California field

Facts & History

Facts & History· United States

Driscoll's: From Small Strawberry Farm to Global Berry Giant

Jul 31, 2026

Peaches shown against a light-colored background

Climate/Weather

Climate/Weather· United States

Texas Peach Crop Devastated by Warm Temperatures and Late Freeze

Jul 31, 2026

Apricot fruit growing on trees in an orchard

Research Papers

Research Papers· All regions

Nano Fertilizers Improve Apricot Growth and Productivity

Jul 31, 2026

Close view of ripe strawberries growing among green leaves

New Technology

New Technology· United States

Strawberry-Harvest AI Enhances Robotic Picking Speed

Jul 31, 2026

Avocados growing on trees in a rural orchard

Markets & Prices

Markets & Prices· United States

Rising Supply and Demand Shape North American Avocado Market

Jul 31, 2026

Rows of apple trees in a cultivated orchard

Pest & Disease Alerts

Pest & Disease Alerts· United States

Codling Moth Activity Rising in North Carolina Orchards

Jul 31, 2026

Grants & Funding

Grants & Funding· United States

$10 Million Fund for Pennsylvania Fruit Growers

Jul 31, 2026

Avocado harvesting research scene in California

New Technology

New Technology· United States

AI and Robotics Developed for Avocado Harvesting Challenges

Jul 31, 2026

Water

Water· Canada

Orchardists in Vernon Propose New Wells Amid Drought Concerns

Jul 30, 2026

A halved red grapefruit showing its pink-red flesh

Facts & History

Facts & History· United States

How 1950s 'Gamma Gardens' Created Today's Grapefruit

Jul 30, 2026

Agricultural field and farm equipment in the United States

Grower Economics

Grower Economics· United States

US Farm Production Costs Reach $490.3 Billion in 2025

Jul 30, 2026

Red cherries hanging among green leaves on a tree

Ag Pop News

Ag Pop News· United States

Utah's Tart Cherry Harvest Decimated by Weather

Jul 30, 2026

A worker removes lawn turf with hand tools

Markets & Prices

Markets & Prices· United States

Mixed Outlook for Grapes and Other Fruits in the U.S.

Jul 30, 2026

Strawberry plants showing symptoms of Neopestalotiopsis infection on the crown, fruit and leaves

Pest & Disease Alerts

Pest & Disease Alerts· United States

Emerging Fungal Disease Threatens North Carolina Strawberries

Jul 30, 2026

Grants & Funding

Grants & Funding· United States

USDA Emergency Loans Available for New York Fruit Farmers

Jul 29, 2026

Developing fruit hanging from a green fruit-bearing plant

Research Papers

Research Papers· All regions

Ascorbic Acid and Melatonin Improve Guava Postharvest Quality

Jul 29, 2026

Rows of apple trees carrying fruit in a leafy orchard

New Technology

New Technology· New Zealand

AI Technology Revolutionizes Horticulture by Seeing Through Leaves

Jul 29, 2026

Pest & Disease Alerts

Pest & Disease Alerts· United States

Citrus Yellow Vein Clearing Virus Confirmed in San Joaquin County

Jul 29, 2026

Water

Water· United Kingdom

UK Farmers Call for Flexible Water Licenses Amid Drought

Jul 29, 2026

New Legislation

New Legislation· United States

Senators Urge Specialty Crop Support in Farm Bill

Jul 29, 2026

Rows of berry plants growing in a small garden patch

Biosecurity

Biosecurity· United States

Rep. Valadao Reintroduces SWAT Act to Combat Invasive Pest

Jul 28, 2026

Dry, cracked soil in an agricultural field

Water

Water· United Kingdom

UK Farmers Warn of Vegetable Crop Failures Due to Drought

Jul 28, 2026

A farm manager checks the outer row of a blueberry field

Ag Pop News

Ag Pop News· United States

Spotted Wing Drosophila Costs Central Valley Growers Millions

Jul 28, 2026

Tomato foliage and fruit in a cultivated growing setting

Research Papers

Research Papers· All regions

High Light Exposure Linked to Tomato Postharvest Traits

Jul 28, 2026

Landscaped sensory garden at the Donum Estate

New Technology

New Technology· United States

New Imaging Tool Detects Drought Stress in Crops

Jul 28, 2026

Aerial view of a Wisconsin home surrounded by a large garden and green landscape

New Legislation

New Legislation· United States

$1 Billion Available for Specialty Crop Assistance Before August Deadline

Jul 28, 2026

Rows of wine grapevines in a California vineyard

Climate/Weather

Climate/Weather· United States

California Wine Grape Yields Drop Due to Early Harvest

Jul 28, 2026

Close view of leafy fruit-tree branches and ripening fruit

Grants & Funding

Grants & Funding· United States

New York Secures USDA Disaster Declaration for Fruit Growers

Jul 28, 2026

A landscaped garden with rows of plants, trees, and paths

Pest & Disease Alerts

Pest & Disease Alerts· United States

Spotted Lanternfly Spread Now Statewide in Ohio

Jul 28, 2026

Markets & Prices

Markets & Prices· All regions

EU Fruit Imports Reach $77 Billion, Led by Bananas, Avocados, and Grapes

Jul 28, 2026

Aerial view of agricultural fields and irrigation infrastructure in southern Idaho

Water

Water· United States

Idaho Water Curtailment Order Increases Shortfall

Jul 27, 2026

Connecticut agricultural fields and farm buildings

Grants & Funding

Grants & Funding· United States

Connecticut Receives $53 Million for Farmers Affected by Crop Losses

Jul 27, 2026

Cattle standing in a grassy Texas pasture beneath an open sky

Pest & Disease Alerts

Pest & Disease Alerts· United States

New World Screwworm Cases in Texas Reach 42

Jul 27, 2026

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