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Florida drone camp inspires 4-H teens into agtech careers
A recent drone camp helped Florida high school students learn how to master drone use in agriculture and other industries. While many of his high school classmates relished the lackadaisical days of summer break, Putnam... more »
California organic growers to benefit from CCOF endowment
A California Certified Organic Farmers Foundation (CCOF) endowment has been created to help organic growers continue growing organically produced crops. The CCOF Foundation endowment was created to ensure growers can remain growing organic in perpetuity.... more »
Boyce Thompson Institute to celebrate 100th year
A Cornell-affiliated organization that promotes plant science research is celebrating its 100th birthday through a symposium. Growers and industry individuals can participate virtually. The BTI’s 2024 Centennial Symposium is scheduled for Aug. 8-9 at its... more »
ISAP’s Risk Management Conference set for August
The biennial Risk Management Conference hosted by The Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership (ISAP) will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in a three part virtual event on Aug. 1, 8 and 15. The conference... more »
Iowa Corn releases newly elected board members
On July 17, 2024, the Iowa Corn announced the board of directors election results for the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB). ICGA ELECTED MEMBERS Those elected as ICGA directors... more »
Irrigation tech field day set planned by WSU
Washington State University (WSU) and the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission are scheduling an irrigation field day to show growers the latest in irrigation technological advances. The Irrigation Technology Field Day is scheduled for July... more »
California growers work to save heat-stressed crops
The continuing, scorching temperatures faced by California growers can put crops, including vegetables and melons, at risk. The state's crops continue to take a beating as growers work to reduce impacts of a lingering heat... more »
MSU’s vegetable crop report provides updates, indicates rising disease pressures
Michigan State University (MSU) Extension has issued a crop report highlighting increased disease pressures across various vegetable crops. In the report, MSU indicated that it will no longer include weekly weather forecasts. For local forecasts,... more »
