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Research proposals on issues critical to Pennsylvania agriculture sought
Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding on June 30 called for research proposals on issues critical to sustaining and growing Pennsylvania's $132.5 billion agriculture industry. A total of $1.29 million is available to support eligible projects.... more »
Impatients Necrotic Spot Virus on desert lettuce topic of hybrid workshop
Impatients Necrotic Spot Virus was detected in spring 2021 on lettuce in the Western desert of the U.S. Although the disease did not have a significant impact in most fields, the impact of Impatients Necrotic... more »
Several specialty crop operations’ projects included in MDARD grant
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development on June 30 awarded Value Added and Regional Food System grants to 18 Michigan producers, processors and community development organizations. The grants are designed to help retain,... more »
Joint venture to produce ‘breakthrough’ in controlled environment agriculture
Irving, California-based Aeroponics Integrated Systems, Inc. d.b.a. AeroBloom, and Petro Control Systems Inc. announced a joint venture that will produce an advanced controlled environment agriculture system. Key benefits will include AI-based predictive system analytics and... more »
New agricultural worker testing order issued in Michigan
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has issued a new agricultural worker testing order, replacing the August 2020 order in its entirety. The June 2021 order includes a new definition for agricultural work, clarifies... more »
Organic Produce Summit 2021 second educational session announced
On the heels of one of the most challenging and demanding years in the history of the fresh produce industry, leaders from the production and retail side of business will explore what lies ahead for... more »
Plasticulture producers in NC eligible for hurricane disaster relief program
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has received a $79.6 million USDA block grant to assist producers and woodland owners in 90 counties who suffered losses in 2018-2019 from Hurricanes Florence, Michael... more »
Physiological leaf roll vs. growth regulator herbicide damage viewed
Leaf curling, cupping, and rolling in vegetables can be caused by virus diseases, aphid infestations, herbicides and growth regulators. We are currently finding physiological leaf roll and leaf curling due to exposure to growth regulator... more »