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Weed science webinar series offered
The USDA Agricultural Research Service and the Weed Science Society of America are co-hosting 10 webinars on weed science and research. Presentations are being given by ARS weed science research experts. The webinars will occur every Tuesday fro... more
Reducing tillage on small farms: mulch-based systems
This past year, I attended several talks where small growers were using practices where little, or no tillage was done. This eliminated or reduced the need for power equipment. In these growing systems, permanent growing areas are created, and crops... more
‘Mitigating Heat Stress and Increasing Productivity’ webinar set by NCAE
The National Council of Agricultural Employers has announced the next installment of its educational webinar series, “Mitigating Heat Stress and Increasing Productivity.” “In anticipation of climbing temperatures later this spring and into ... more
Growers impacted by freezes could get legislative help
U.S. Representatives Greg Steube, R-Fla., and Darren Soto, D-Fla., introduced April 11 The Temperature Endorsement for Multi-Peril Policies (TEMP) Act that would protect farmers impacted by crop-damaging freezes. Rep. Steube proposed this legisla... more
Structure fire in Salinas, California, brings Taylor Farms’ response
On on Wednesday, April 13, a structure fire significantly damaged Taylor Farms’ California Foodservice production facility in Salinas, California. According to reports, all individuals present at the facility were safely evacuated and all shelter ... more
Germains Seed Technology adds Handell Larco as key account manager
Gilroy, California-based Germains Seed Technology, North America, has added Handell Larco as key account manager. Larco brings over 15 years of experience working with vegetable and berry industries throughout California, Arizona, and the Pacific No... more
Work ongoing at MSU Entomology’s new Pollinator Performance Center
In March, builders began to convert an existing facility on Michigan State University Campus farms into the new MSU Pollinator Performance Center. A partnership among the Department of Entomology, Michigan State University (MSU) AgBioResearch an... more