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Florida ag interests emphasize farmworkers during COVID-19
Over the next month, thousands of migrant and seasonal farmworkers will be returning to Florida, harvesting and packing the fall produce critical to our food supply. It’s critically important that when these workers arrive, they... more »
Finalists named in Florida Farm Bureau’s farmer, rancher awards
The finalists have been selected for Florida Farm Bureau's 2020 Achievement in Agriculture, Excellence in Agriculture and Discussion Meet awards. According to a news release, the awards honor young farmers and ranchers between the ages... more »
Website helps Washington growers log agriculture water testing data
A growing number of fruit and vegetable growers in the Columbia Basin are working with researchers in Washington State University Extension to find an easier way to track and share data on water quality used... more »
UC Davis to host institute focused on integration of AI technologies
The University of California, Davis, has been awarded $20 million as part of a multi-institutional collaboration to establish a new institute focused on enabling the next generation food system through the integration of artificial intelligence,... more »
Late August challenges for vegetable producers in Pennsylvania
During the summer, Penn State Extension’s network of educators and specialists are on the road visiting and consulting with farmers throughout the state. Currently, we are entering the peak harvest season and our rainfall amounts... more »
Plant chemicals are a trick or treat for insects
Plants contain a mixture of hundreds of unique chemicals that can attract or repel pests like caterpillars. For the caterpillar, this means they can choose from a buffet of tasty plants with varying phytochemicals. Some... more »
Baloian Farms facility expansion in Fresno completed
As the summer season settles in for Baloian Farms, commodity harvests are approaching the peak of the season, aided by the completion of a massive facility expansion in Fresno, California. Jeremy... more »
Expanded production of UF/IFAS-bred strawberries sought internationally
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences -bred strawberries are grown in over 70 countries across six continents. One of those countries, Egypt, ranks among the top strawberry-producing nations in the world. So, it... more »
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