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Herbruck’s Poultry Farm in Michigan donates masks during pandemic
Herbruck's Poultry Ranch Inc. of Saranac, Michigan, is donating masks during the coronavirus pandemic. The company made the following posting on its Facebook page. "Our front-line medical workers are putting their lives on the line... more »
Some heat-tolerant vegetable varieties to consider
As you make your variety selections for 2020 you might want to consider trying a few heat tolerant varieties. Some vegetables, such as eggplant, okra and sweet potatoes, are inherently very heat tolerant. In other... more »
Delaware farmer Katey Evans scoops deal on Shark Tank
Delaware farmer Katey Evans landed a sweet deal on ABC’s “Shark Tank.” Evans pitched a full line of super premium ice cream, dairy-free, gluten-free, and fat-free... more »
Cooperation in Delta Water operations urged by California Farm Bureau
Given all the uncertainties facing the state and national economies now, the California Farm Bureau Federation urged state and federal water and environmental agencies to cooperate on operation of water projects in the Sacramento-San Joaquin... more »
Stay-at-home order in Florida exempts ‘essential’ agriculture services
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on April 1 issued a stay-at-home order for the entire state as it grapples with a rapidly spreading coronavirus outbreak. The order goes into effect April 2 at midnight and will... more »
Coronavirus challenges draw response from Florida Agri-Women
In this moment in time due to the coronavirus pandemic, our nation is facing many challenges as we adhere to instructions of social distancing. Our leaders are working 24/7 to contain the spread and are... more »
Modified operations set by MSU plant diagnostics, nutrient outlets
Michigan State University’s Plant & Pest Diagnostics and Soil and Plant Nutrient Laboratory are still open for business during Michigan’s “Stay Home & Stay Safe” executive order with modified operations. Effective March 25, 2020, both Plant & Pest Diagnostics... more »
Wisconsin vegetable grower Edward ‘Ed’ Witte Jr. dies at age 91
Edward "Ed" Raymond Witte Jr., 91, a founder of Witte's Vegetable Farm in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, passed away at his farm on March 31, 2020, just shy of his 92nd birthday. Edward "Ed"... more »
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