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Mexican import impact stressed by Georgia specialty crop interests
Georgia Fruit and Vegetable producers joined Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association, GFVGA, Executive Director Charles Hall Aug. 20 to testify before U.S. trade officials about the crisis Georgia farmers are facing because of a... more »
Label to manage target lepidoptera larval infestations in California crops set
BT Now biological insecticide is now labeled to manage target lepidoptera larval infestations in California crops. BioSafe Systems’ BT Now controls larvae by using a novel strain of the bacteria, Bacillus thuringiensis ssp. kurstaki (Btk)... more »
Oceana Research Update & Root Crop Virtual Field Day set in Michigan
The Oceana Research Update & Root Crop Virtual Field Day will be held in Michigan on Sept. 16 from 6-8 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The free event will be held in an online Zoom format.... more »
Application period open for Top-10 New Products Competition
World Ag Expo established the Top-10 New Products Competition to encourage and celebrate innovation in agriculture. Since the first year, exhibitors have submitted their best new products for judging and have helped move ag forward... more »
Farms, processors COVID-19 safety efforts backed by Michigan funds
Applications for grant funds are still available through the Michigan Economic Development Corp.'s Michigan Agricultural Safety Grant and the MEDC Small Farm Safety Grant programs for farmers and agricultural processors throughout the state. In tandem,... more »
Vertical field urban farm system at Evergreen Market proves productive
The world of freshly harvested greens and herbs is looking up – literally – in Monsey, New York. The Evergreen Market is debuting a 20-foot high geoponic (soil-based) wall farm that lets customers not only choose... more »
Midwest farmland values up slightly second quarter, AgLetter reports
The AgLetter reports farmland values for the Seventh Federal Reserve District in the second quarter of 2020 were 1% higher than a year ago. Values for “good” agricultural land in the second quarter of 2020... more »
Colorado connecting educators and students to food and fiber
As the new school year begins, the Colorado Foundation for Agriculture continues its mission of connecting educators and students to their food, fiber, fuel, and natural resources through the Colorado Agriculture in the Classroom program.... more »