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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 »
Michigan Asparagus season ends with strong sales
The 2024 Michigan asparagus season wrapped up one week early with a surplus of produce available for summer festivities, marking a successful campaign driven by strategic marketing efforts from the Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board (MAAB).... more »
New statewide Florida Extension agent educates growers on food safety
A new statewide Florida Extension agent is helping growers manage food safety concerns. Growing up in rural Douglas, Georgia, a town of 11,000 people, Stephanie Brown actively participated in Future Farmers of America. She also... more »
Precision ag open house scheduled
An open house for growers to learn more about the latest in weather and crop sensing advancements and other technologies is scheduled. The Washington State University (WSU) Center for Precision & Automated Agricultural Systems (CPAAS)... more »
Penn State Extension offers webinar to assist stressed farmers
Penn State Extension will host a webinar from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m on Aug. 6, 2024, which is designed to help attendees recognize signs of stress and provide effective support to farmers. The webinar,... more »
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