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BioConsortia releases latest bionematicide product results

BioConsortia Inc. has released the latest results of bionematicide field testing that could control nematodes.

Cucurbit downy mildew detected in New England

Cucurbit downy mildew (CDM) has been spotted in New England.

Freshway Foods mourns loss of co-founder

Frank Gilardi, a co-founder of vegetables fresh-cut processor Freshway Foods, has died.

Marion Ag and Columbia Seeds join forces to boost agronomic solutions

Marion Ag Service Inc. and Columbia Seeds have formed a new supply and marketing consortium to enhance agronomic solutions.

Farmers consider options as burn ban nears

Early in the morning before dawn, Alex Noriega, foreman for the agricultural service provider Fowler Brothers in Lodi, climbed onto an excavator to rip apart discarded grapevines and drop them into a cement-lined steel box called an air curtain burner for smokeless burning.

USDA revamps Farm Loan Programs to assist vegetable growers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has unveiled updates to the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Farm Loan Programs. The changes are set to become effective Sept. 25, and are designed specifically to support farmers. The changes aim to enhance fina... 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 to 9 p.m. The event, to be held at 1864 Shyvill... more