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Bactericide and fungicide receives EPA okay for potatoes
A bactericide and fungicide from Sym-Agro has received expanded EPA approval and is now registered for use in potatoes, among other crops. Instill is now approved for use in potatoes, hazelnuts, sugar beets and coffee, according to a news releas... more
Cox Farms debuts with network of 17 greenhouses
Cox Enterprises has launched Cox Farms, with 17 BrightFarms and Mucci Farms greenhouse locations in North America. Cox Farms represents a commitment to making the world a better place by future-proofing the world of produce and enhancing the compa... more
Laser system controls bird pests
An autonomic laser bird control system helps reduce bird pests by providing non-lethal deterrence
Organic information toolkit available to retailers
The USDA has a new online retail toolkit of consumer-focused, educational resources to highlight the unique value of the organic label. Consumer research shows that consumers do not always understand what the organic label means. This toolkit was ... more
Outstanding MSU ag alumni recognized
Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) has recognized numerous faculty for their contributions to agriculture.
Deere benefits new ag leaders
A three year grant from the John Deere Foundation is designed to support future farmers.
CropX partnership to streamline drip irrigation management
CropX Technologies, a provider of digital farm management, announced an API integration with WiseConn, a precision drip irrigation solutions company, to improve data gathering and analytics for farmers.