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The New Frontier of Soil Health: Where Do Growers Start Exploring?
September 22, 2023
As an industry, we know surprisingly little about soil health. It seems counterintuitive. Soil is so fundamental to growing, and it’s not a new-fangled technology.
Matt McGuire of JV Smith Companies Wins the 2023 National Grower Achievement Award!
August 30, 2023
The Yuma Center for Excellence for Desert Agriculture (YCEDA) is the result. It’s a unique public-private partnership. Five area growers, including JV Smith Companies, identify issues needing attention.
Agriculture 3.0: Preparing for a Drier Future in the Colorado River Basin
July 5, 2023
Large-scale, industrial agriculture dominates the landscape, as well as the economy, of Yuma County, Ariz. Farmers and scientists are working together to increase yield and conserve water. Credit: Ted Wood/The Water Desk
