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Clemson research aims to help SC growers organic legumes’ demand
Organic farming sometimes has a bad reputation for producing legumes with lower nutritional quality. But some Clemson University researchers believe field peas and lentils can be grown organically and still have improved nutrient quality. The rese... more
Fresh fruit and vegetable program offered in 202 New Jersey schools
In celebration of New Jersey Farm to School Week, Sept. 20-24, New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher on Sept. 23 announced 202 New Jersey schools are participating in the 2021-2022 school year’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FF... more
Use of H-2A program more than triples between 2010 and 2019
The H-2A Agricultural Guest Worker program allows U.S. agricultural employers to hire foreign workers on a temporary or seasonal basis. The program rapidly expanded over the last decade, with certified H-2A positions increasing by more than 200% from... more
New online community links child farm safety advocates
A new online community makes it easy for people interested in keeping children safe on farms to connect, collaborate, learn, share and join. The Childhood Agricultural Safety Network, or CASN, a coalition of organizations and individuals dedicate... more
California Nutrient Management Conference registration open
Registration is now open for the 29th annual Nutrient Management Conference, hosted by the California Department of Food and Agriculture Fertilizer Research and Education Program and Western Plant Health. This year’s FREP/WPH Nutrient Management... more
Valent, Kansas State University sign pact for soil health research initiative
Valent BioSciences LLC and Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, announced on Sept. 23 a formal long-term agreement to advance critical research in the areas of soil health and carbon smart farming. Kansas State University Distinguished Prof... more
Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association’s emerging leaders announced
The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association announced Sept.22 the selection of 15 up-and-coming agriculture industry leaders for Class 11 of its Emerging Leader Development Program. Administered by the Florida Specialty Crop Foundation, the cre... more
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