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Long-term farm success planning topic of webinar series

The University of Maryland is hosting a series of webinars on the topic of farm succession planning titled “Investing in Your Farm’s Future." The series consists of four consecutive free webinars offered Thursday evenings, from... more »

Salmonella outbreak linked to Thomson International red onions

CDC, several states, and FDA continue to investigate a rapidly growing outbreak of salmonella Newport infections. Red onions have been identified as the likely source. An update is posted here: https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/newport-07-20/index.html. Key points: CDC is advising consumers, restaurants,... more »

Experience of workers during pandemic outlined in California report

The COVID-19 Farmworker Study Team announced in July the completion of statewide survey of more than 900 farmworkers in California, which provides unique insights into the experience of these essential workers during the pandemic. According... more »

Extreme weather could impact vegetable disease management tool

This article is going to be a follow-up to the one Gordon Johnson did a couple of weeks ago about how flooding and waterlogged soils can create extra challenges in our vegetable crops. An example of... more »

Virtual format set for Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO

For the first time ever, the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable Farm Market EXPO will be virtual on Dec. 8-10, 2020. “After running various scenarios, discussing options with the Amway Grand Hotel and DeVos Convention Center... more »

North Carolina SweetPotato Commission names Michelle Grainger executive director

The North Carolina SweetPotato Commission, Inc. today announced that Michelle L. Grainger has joined the commission as executive director. With over 20 years of management experience to draw... more »

Canada first international partner for Western Growers Center for Innovation & Technology

Western Growers Center for Innovation & Technology (WGCIT), a California-based incubator dedicated to accelerating the development of agricultural technologies, announced July 30 the government of Canada as its first international partner. “As our technology center... more »

Director of Pennsylvania Agricultural Experiment Station steps down

Gary Thompson, associate dean for research and graduate education and director of the Pennsylvania Agricultural Experiment Station in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, will step down, effective July 31. He will start Aug. 24 as the executive... more »