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Red legged winter mites causing damage to leafy greens in high tunnels

The red legged winter mite, Penthaleus dorsalis, has been found in more high tunnels (HTs) growing leafy greens this past winter for the fourth year in a row. Most of the reports I have gotten from HTs in past years were from the Eastern seaboard, bu... more


Viva Fresh Open Golf Tournament to raise money for scholarships

This year’s Viva Fresh Open charity golf tournament will posthumously honor Ken Martin, founder of Rio Queen Citrus. The Ken Martin Viva Fresh Open will be held over two consecutive days on Thursday afternoon April 21 and Friday morning April 22 at... more


Registration open for 2022 Carrot Research Symposium

The Annual Carrot Research Symposium, March 21, will focus on the latest information in research and activities related to carrots. Sponsored by the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE), the half-day virtual symposium will begin at 9... more


Pesticide Data Program webinar to be hosted by USDA

The USDA will host a webinar on March 15 at 10 a.m. PT, 1 p.m. ET to provide an overview of the current Pesticide Data Program (PDP) with highlights of the 2020 PDP results, as well as a retrospective of 30 years of PDP history and examine trends acr... more


Phishing scheme targeting food purchase programs seen by USDA

The USDA is warning vendors who wish to participate in USDA food purchase programs of a possible phishing scheme. The fake emails look like they are solicitations for bids sent by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), which manages USDA’s ... more


USCIS launches H-2A Employer Data Hub

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has launched an H-2A Employer Data Hub to provide information to the public on employers or agents petitioning for H-2A workers. The data hub is part of USCIS' continued effort to increase transparenc... more


Selecting heat-tolerant snap bean varieties

Snap beans are sensitive to high night temperatures during flowering. Sixty-eight degrees Fahrenheit (68 °F) is considered the threshold temperature for damage to anthers and pollen, which leads to poor pod set, misshapen pods and reduced marketable... more


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