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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
Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research awards over $3M
The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research announced the recipients of the 2021 New Innovator in Food & Agriculture Research Award, granted to early-career scientists supporting research in one of FFAR’s Challenge Areas.
Specialty crop industry strengthened by $9.98M in grants
The USDA announced April 14 it has awarded $9.98 million to 14 collaborative, multi-state projects impacting 28 states to enhance the competitiveness of U.S. specialty crops. The funding is made possible through the Specialty Crop Multi-State Pro... more
BioSafe Systems’ Gretchen Pettis goes to Pacific Northwest
Gretchen Pettis of BioSafeSystems will be donning a new hat within the company this year. In tandem with her role as an entomologist, Pettis will be providing technical support to the Pacific Northwest region of the country. The combination of Pe... more