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Deadline for USDA local market grants approaches

The USDA has Local Agricultural Market Program (LAMP) funds available to promote farmers markets, local food programs and regional food partnerships. Application deadlines for the grants are May 14. Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP) This p... more

UPL completes purchase of Corteva mancozeb fungicide

UPL Corporation Ltd. has completed the purchase of Corteva Agriscience's solo mancozeb global fungicide business. The purchase is for the fungicide business outside of China, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom, Switzerland and European Union m... more

Robotics being tested sorting Vidalia onions

In time for this year’s Vidalia sweet onion harvest, robotics are helping sort onions on Georgia farms.

Climate projects funded by MSU

In Michigan, four research and outreach projects have been funded through the new Agricultural Climate Resiliency Program.

Packaging industry innovator dies

Kenneth Fox, founder of Fox Packaging, has died.

BioTek Ag acquired by Custom Agronomics

Custom Agronomics has acquired BioTek Ag to expand its focus on nutrient use efficiency products. BioTek Ag is a North Carolina-based agricultural company with more than three decades of experience helping farmers improve and protect crop yields. ... more

Florida tomato growers respond to Mexican dumping

The Mexican tomato industry won’t be able to litigate its way out of dumping charges, according to a news release from the Florida Tomato Exchange (FTE).