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Amanda Carson named East region sales manager for Ninchino America

Amanda Carson has been promoted to sales manager for the Eastern region sales team for Ninchino America Inc. In her new role, Carson will be responsible for the direction and implementation of the sales plans... more »

Rural farm operations targeted by drone-patrolling thieves

Thieves are now reportedly using drones to scout farms and ranches, looking for their next big score. "We were having a series of crimes occur, including some quads that were taken from a very remote... more »

Here’s how to deal with gray mold in lettuce

By the Yuma Center of Excellence of Desert Agriculture at the University of Arizona Gray mold of lettuce occurs most everywhere that lettuce is grown, but its prevalence varies depending on the particular environment of... more »

Registration extended to May 3 for Western Food Safety Conference

With an online program and strong industry participation, the Western Food Safety Conference on May 5-6 has extended its registration opportunity to May 3. The two-day event will feature live presentations from industry-leading scientists, managers... more »

California Underserved and Small Farm Producer Grant Program applications open

The California Department of Food and Agriculture is now accepting applications for the California Underserved and Small Farm Producer Grant Program. Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. Monday May 10, 2021. This program will... more »

Pollinator stewardship guide available for Michigan vegetable growers

Growers, beekeepers and Michigan State University Extension provided input on a vegetable pollinator stewardship guide to protect and support managed pollinators. The Vegetable Pollinator Stewardship Guide was developed as part of a strategy to reduce pollinator exposure... more »

Email alerts notifying Michigan beekepers before aerial pesticide applications set

Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Director Gary McDowell and Sen, Rick Outman, R-Six Lakes, announced April 28 that the state’s beekeepers can now self-subscribe to receive email alerts during public health emergencies,... more »

Drones will help NCDA&CS investigate damage to crops

On a recent spring day, the buzz of drones filled the air over one of N.C. State University’s field labs about five miles south of campus. Beside the big open fields, stood staff from the... more »