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Beware of cutworm issues in high tunnel crops
As growers prepare to get their high tunnels going, University of Minnesota Extension is sharing information on how to find and identify cutworms. We often hear from growers in the summer about cutworm issues in high tunnel crops, oftentimes long ... more
NC Crop Loss Program now includes losses from April 2021 freeze
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Agricultural Crop Loss Program has been expanded to include farmers in six western counties that suffered freeze or frost damage to their agricultural commodities from April 2 to April 21, 2021... more
Farm Bureau celebrates National Agriculture Week
Spring is in the air around the country. Here in Washington, D.C., the cherry blossoms are about to bloom, and the city is once again buzzing with visitors. At the American Farm Bureau, we’re grateful to be hosting guests again as Farm Bureau membe... more
Demand moving in positive direction for US strawberries, report finds
A new report from RaboResearch identifies short-term and long-term trends in the U.S. strawberry market. "Strawberry Demand Moving in the Rip Direction identifies several current conditions in the industry, including the following: Although s... more
USDA releases Seasonal Perishable Products Weekly Update
The USDA Agricultural Marketing Services' Specialty Crops Market News Division has released its U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement Seasonal Perishable Products Weekly Update for the week of March 13-19, 2022 This report provides trend analysis of the vo... more
Access to self-repair resources expanded by John Deere
John Deere announced March 21 it will enhance the capabilities of existing diagnostic tools and expand their availability. In 2023, the company will roll out an enhanced customer solution that includes a mobile device interface, and the ability to do... more
Southeast ag industry compliance hike sought by DOL
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division is continuing its multi-year education and enforcement initiative to increase compliance with federal labor laws in the Southeast’s agricultural industry. In addition to enforcement activity... more