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MSU global food safety event tackles food policy, research
Leaders in food safety innovation, research and policy from across the globe gathered at Michigan State University (MSU) in July to discuss issues and topics related to food safety and food security during the Global... more »
Freshway Foods mourns loss of co-founder
Frank Gilardi, a co-founder of vegetables fresh-cut processor Freshway Foods, has died. Gilardi died July 8. His death was publicized in Aug. 12. Born and raised in Sidney, Ohio, Gilardi was a successful entrepreneur who,... more »
Berry Field Night scheduled for Ohio State
Ohio State University is planning to host a field even for berries designed for seasoned and new growers. Ohio State University South Centers will host the Ohio Berry Field Night on Aug. 28 from 5... more »
Michigan vegetable crops face weather and pest challenges
Michigan vegetable growers are experiencing a mix of weather conditions and pest problems, according to Michigan State University Extension. The Upper Peninsula has seen cooler and drier weather, while the southern parts of the state... more »
Central State University offers $25K annual incentives in USDA Climate-Smart Program
Central State University is seeking 20 farmers from Ohio and southeastern Michigan to join its USDA-funded Climate-Smart Commodities Program. The initiative, backed by a $5 million grant, will support farmers in adopting sustainable agricultural practices... 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 »
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 »
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