Midwest
Michigan Farm Technical Assistance Survey underway
Michigan Food and Farming Systems (MIFFS) are surveying farmers in Michigan to better understand which business technical assistance resources farmers are using and their effectiveness. According to a news release, there are lots of resources out... more »
Metro Institute to offer Michigan online pesticide applicator certification exams
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development announced March 25 that pesticide applicators can now take their certification exams through remotely proctored, online testing. According to a news release, this new testing capability is... more »
Rodale Institute expands organic consulting services in Midwest
Rodale Institute, a nonprofit known for its research, farmer training, and education about regenerative organic agriculture since 1947, has expanded its team in an effort to empower more farmers to transition to organic. Now with... more »
Michigan State University named top 10 agriculture college in new report
Michigan State University is one of the top 10 agriculture colleges worldwide, according to the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Ranking by Subject report released in March. QS, an education marketing and networking company based... more »
Warmer soils in Illinois could indicate healthy insect populations for spring
Despite the cold weather this February, winter soil temperatures averaged 1 to 2 degrees higher than the long-term averages in Illinois, indicating a greater chance of insects surviving the winter, according to Jennie Atkins, Water... more »
Ivan Wollenmann joins Certis USA to advance biologicals in Midwest region
Since the early 1990’s, Ivan Wollenmann has been working with growers, co-ops and input companies to match solutions to need. Certis USA announced March 22 that Wollenmann will be bringing that expertise to their team of... more »
Food processing incubator opens in Muskegon, Michigan
Greater Muskegon Economic Development and the West Michigan Food Processing Association have announced that construction of a new food processing business incubator is complete and ready for tenants. According to a news release, the 8,000-square-foot... more »
Time of the essence for Ohio pesticide and fertilizer applicator recertification
Ohio growers with private applicator licenses have had fewer seats and opportunities to re-certify in pesticides or fertilizers because of COVID-19 meeting restrictions. On Thursday, March 25, they can accomplish one or both in live... more »