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USDA plan to hike awareness of invasive species threat joined by Michigan

The USDA declared April 2021 as “Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month,” a campaign aimed at raising public awareness about damaging invasive pests threatening our nation’s crops, forests, and natural resources. According to the... more »

Harvest automation for produce industry accelerated by Western Growers

Western Growers is spearheading a Global Harvest Automation Initiative to accelerate harvest automation across the fresh produce industry, with a goal of automating 50% of harvest within 10 years. “For well over a decade, our... more »

UC SAREP announces new sustainable agriculture and food systems awards

The University of California Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education Program – a statewide program of UC Agriculture and Natural Resources – announced April 12 the recipients of its 2021 Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Small... more »

Training offered in California on water volume measurement system techniques

Learning from the University of California Cooperative Extension how to correctly install and maintain a water volume measurement system on his ranch has saved Modoc County rancher Glenn Nader a significant amount of money. Nader,... more »

Emergency rules to protect Michigan farmworkers extended due to surge

As broad community spread of COVID-19 continues, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) within the Michigan Dept. of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) has extended its emergency rules, originally issued Oct. 14, 2020,... more »

Summer Horticulture Field Day in Illinois is in-person on June 10

After a year of many challenges and on-line meetings, the Illinois State Horticultural Society announced the return of its in-person Summer Horticulture Field Day at Edwards Apple Orchard West in Winnebago, Illinois. The Edwards Family... more »

Employer expenses for quarantined farmworkers covered in North Carolina

North Carolina employers that have farmworkers with valid H-2A visas who must be quarantined during the 2021 growing season due to COVID-19 will be able to apply for assistance to offset quarantine expenses. A total... more »

Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems grants awarded in California

The University of California Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education Program – a statewide program of UC Agriculture and Natural Resources — announced the recipients of its 2021 Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Small Grants Program... more »