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BrightFarms’ elevates Abby Prior to chief commercial officer; expansion set

BrightFarms, a national player in growing indoor leafy greens, announced Dec. 7 that Abby Prior has been promoted within the company to chief commercial officer. She will spearhead the newly-formed commercial team, a convergence of the company's sale... more

COVID-19 having long-term effects on agriculture industry, speakers say

While the global health pandemic had a devastating impact on international trade in 2020, there may be a silver lining. For the first time, policymakers now view the agriculture industry as national security. Speaking at the Florida Fruit & Ve... more

Florida Commissioner Nikki Fried names 2021 Woman of the Year in Agriculture

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) announced Dec. 3 Angela TenBroeck as the 2021 Woman of the Year in Agriculture. [caption id="" align="alignright" width="300... more

Classifying methomyl as a restricted use pesticide proposed by MDARD

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is proposing classifying all formulations of the insecticide methomyl as a restricted use pesticide. This recommendation was made due to widespread misuse of the product, which i... more

Platform launched for new agriculture sensor development

AgSensor Solutions, a platform company designed to help sensor creators move agricultural applications to market more quickly, has been formed by a collaboration of three established firms. The partners in the new venture are: AGD Consulting.... more

‘Rooted in Resilience’ is theme of EcoFarm 2022

EcoFarm2022, which will be held in Monterey, California, is open for registration. Connect with farmers and like-minded people, learn new skills, listen to visionary key speakers, exchange seeds, establish contacts and enjoy the beautiful grounds ... more

15 felony counts directed at Stockton farm labor contractor

Alfredo Casas, 62, of Stockton, California, has been arraigned on 15 felony counts of insurance fraud, grand theft and tax evasion. Casas allegedly underreported payroll for his farm labor contracting business by over $1 million, resulting in a subst... more