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Herbicide drift on specialty crops survey targets Central US growers
A special project group of the North Central Integrated Pest Management Center wants to learn about your concerns and experiences with herbicide drift. The group is surveying growers of fruits, vegetables and other specialty crops... more »
Cal/OSHA Emergency Standards action cited by ag, business group
In response to the decision Feb. 26 of the Superior Court to deny motions for preliminary injunctions restraining the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board from enforcing the Emergency Temporary Standards, a coalition of... more »
Brighter Bites has new partnership with Mr Greens Produce
Brighter Bites, a nonprofit organization that delivers fresh fruits, vegetables and nutrition education resources directly into families’ hands, announces its new supplier partnership with Mr Greens Produce Texas. The partnership is a strategic one that... more »
Florida growers eligible for aid in wake of storm Eta
A disaster declaration has been issued for Florida after damage left in the wake of Eta, a major Category 4 hurricane. The storm was projected to cause at least $85 million in crop losses, especially... more »
Next phase of Colorado COVID-19 vaccines includes ag workers
On Feb. 26, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, Brigadier General Scott Sherman and Scott Bookman, Incident Commander with the Colorado Dept. of Public Health and Environment provided a much anticipated announcement that the state will enter... more »
South Texas vegetable crops heavily damaged by storm
So far, there are few silver linings related to the winter storm system that brought historically low temperatures and a mix of precipitation throughout Texas, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. As damage assessments begin... more »
Michigan State University’s 2021 Oceana Asparagus Day to be virtual
Michigan State University Extension will be holding the 2021 Oceana Asparagus Day virtually on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Participants will learn about updated pest control, managing root rot, nitrogen management, asparagus research activities taking place... more »
‘Michigan Agriculture Exporter of the Year’ applications sought
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is now accepting applications for its annual “Michigan Agriculture Exporter of the Year” award. Each year, MDARD recognizes a leading food or agriculture exporter for its efforts... more »
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Niche peppers, packinghouse boost Ark Foods’ ascent
Asparagus beetles thrive in stalks and leaf cover
Krohne Plant Farms nursery operation sold
Growers’ group builds own research facility
Greenhouses trial new lighting controllers by Candidus
Direct sales still key despite COVID-19 market changes
Notes from the Farm column: Machines, conventions and other farm tidbits
National Council of Agricultural Employers column: If it involves ag labor, it was cited at virtual forum
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