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Michigan crop report notes cooler temps, with increased pest pressure

Michigan's vegetable crops are facing increased disease pressures as cooler temperatures continue to affect the state, according to the recent Michigan State University (MSU)'s crop update. MSU shared the following information in the Aug. 14... more »

MSU names new Plant & Pest Diagnostics director

Jan Byrne now heads Michigan State University’s (MSU) Plant & Pest Diagnostics department. In the promotion, Byrne succeeds Ray Hammerschmidt, who plans to retire. Byrne, who holds a doctoral degree, has worked at MSU as... more »

MSU global food safety event tackles food policy, research

Leaders in food safety innovation, research and policy from across the globe gathered at Michigan State University (MSU) in July to discuss issues and topics related to food safety and food security during the Global... more »

Freshway Foods mourns loss of co-founder

Frank Gilardi, a co-founder of vegetables fresh-cut processor Freshway Foods, has died. Gilardi died July 8. His death was publicized in Aug. 12. Born and raised in Sidney, Ohio, Gilardi was a successful entrepreneur who,... more »

Berry Field Night scheduled for Ohio State

Ohio State University is planning to host a field even for berries designed for seasoned and new growers. Ohio State University South Centers will host the Ohio Berry Field Night on Aug. 28 from 5... more »

Michigan vegetable crops face weather and pest challenges

Michigan vegetable growers are experiencing a mix of weather conditions and pest problems, according to Michigan State University Extension. The Upper Peninsula has seen cooler and drier weather, while the southern parts of the state... more »

Central State University offers $25K annual incentives in USDA Climate-Smart Program

Central State University is seeking 20 farmers from Ohio and southeastern Michigan to join its USDA-funded Climate-Smart Commodities Program. The initiative, backed by a $5 million grant, will support farmers in adopting sustainable agricultural practices... more »

ISAP’s Risk Management Conference set for August

The biennial Risk Management Conference hosted by The Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership (ISAP) will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in a three part virtual event on Aug. 1, 8 and 15. The conference... more »

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