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Colorado agriculture seen as ‘Critical Business’ in stay-at-home order
On March 25, 2020, Colorado Gov. Jared Governor Polis issued a statewide Stay-At-Home Order and CDPHE issued the amended Public Health Order (PHO) 20-24 to implement the Governor’s EO. The order began today, March 26, 2020... more »
Services continue from Penn State Extension during COVID-19 outbreak
For over 150 years, Penn State Extension has fulfilled its mission of delivering science-based education to Pennsylvania communities. We will not waiver on that promise during this challenging time. Our services continue. We are, however,... more »
A fact sheet for growers navigating coronavirus
This is a very difficult time for many people. Farmers and those involved in other aspects of agriculture and food production are experiencing significant challenges. This fact sheet has information that may help those involved... more »
Bolthouse acquires Rousseau’s carrot operations
Building on its 100 plus years of carrot farming heritage, Bakersfield, California-based Bolthouse Farms announced March 25 it had entered into an agreement to acquire Arizona-based Rousseau Farming Co.'s carrot operations. This move, part of Bolthouse... more »
Food & Ag Housing Town Halls in Michigan cancelled due to virus spread
In accordance with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s Executive Order 2020-21, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has cancelled the Food & Ag Housing Town Halls scheduled for Monday, March 30 in Traverse City at... more »
Deadline for pesticide applicators to renew certification waived in Iowa
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced March 23 that the deadline for pesticide applicators to renew their certifications has been waived by a proclamation signed by Gov. Kim Reynolds on March 22. Iowans who were certified... more »
Vidalia onions’ ship date set in mid-April
The Georgia Department of Agriculture and the Vidalia Onion Committee recently set the official pack date for what is marketed as “America’s favorite sweet onion.” April 16 is the 2020 official pack date for Vidalia... more »
Uninterrupted supply of fruit, vegetables pledged by Del Monte Fresh Produce
Coral Gables, Florida-based Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. said March 25 that during the COVID-19 pandemic it would continue to deliver an uninterrupted supply of fresh fruits and vegetables – safe, ready and available from... more »
