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Watermelon powder found healthy in mice study
Eating watermelon in the form of powdered supplements helped adult obese mice avoid some detrimental health effects of an unhealthy diet, according to a new Oregon State University study. The study is published in the Journal of... more »
Honeybee-eating wasps invade Washington state
In December, WSDA entomologists identified a large hornet found near the Canadian border as an Asian giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia), an invasive species not previously found in Washington State. Although it is not typically aggressive... more »
Organic weed control a topic at Practical Farmers of Iowa event
The Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI) Annual Conference, "Reclaiming Resilience," scheduled for Jan. 16-18, will feature a short course on organic weed control. For experienced farmers and newcomers alike, managing weeds is one of the... more »
Nurturing resilient farms a topic at Michigan Family Farms Conference
The Michigan Family Farms Conference is celebrating 17 years of providing education, networking and professional development opportunities to small- and medium-scale farms in Michigan. This year’s conference will be Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, from 8 a.m. –... more »
‘Save the Honeybee’ license plate backed by Georgia Beekeepers Association
“Save the Honeybee” license plates are now available for Georgia drivers to purchase, thanks to the efforts of the Georgia Beekeepers Association (GBA). “The idea of the honey bee tag had been tossed around for... more »
National Ag Law Center guides outline solar leases’ issues
With a spike in the solar industry, many landowners are leasing their property to solar developers as a form of extra income. However, these specialty leases present some unique legal concerns. The National Agricultural Law... more »
North Carolina grower Jimmy Burch dies
The North Carolina Vegetable Growers Association (NCVGA) extended their condolences to the family and friends of NCVGA long-time member and past board member, Jimmy Burch. James Paul "Jimmy" Burch,... more »
Survey shows 2018 berry prices in New York state
In 2019, Cornell Food Industry Management Program in conjunction with the NYS Berry Growers Association distributed a berry pricing survey to commercial berry growers across New York state. The survey collected 2018 price information so... more »
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