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Objections to EPA’s rule revoking all chlorpyrifos tolerances denied
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Feb. 25 it was taking the next step to discontinue use of the pesticide chlorpyrifos on food by denying objections to its rule revoking all chlorpyrifos tolerances. "Today’s action shows how EPA ... more
Michigan potato growers unanimously approve continuation referendum
Michigan’s potato growers have approved a referendum to continue the Michigan Potato Industry Commission. The Michigan Potato Industry Commission was designed to promote the potato industry through research, promotion, advertising, and market de... more
UGA-sponsored precision agriculture workshops’ registration open
Registration is open through March 18 for the upcoming Utilizing Precision Ag Technology Workshop being presented by the University of Georgia (UGA) College of Agricultural Environmental Sciences (CAES) and UGA Cooperative Extension on March 29 a... more
Seven recipients honored for distinguished service in New Jersey
Seven farmers and others actively involved in New Jersey agriculture received Distinguished Service to Agriculture Citations from the New Jersey State Board of Agriculture during the New Jersey State Agricultural Convention recently. Those honored... more
Gathering of new data by USDA views certified organic agriculture production
The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is conducting the 2021 Organic Survey to gather new data on certified organic crops and livestock commodities in the United States. This effort is critical to help determine the economic impact... more
Sustainable ag standard set for growers through mobile app by Syngenta
Syngenta, a Sustainable Agriculture Initiative Platform (SAI Platform) member, has announcedthe release of the Sustainable Outcomes in Agriculture (SOA) standard enabled through its Cropwise Sustainability app, a one-of-its-kind tool that places farm... more
Jennifer Glenister receives Pennsylvania young grower award
The Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers Association (PVGA) has awarded its 2022 Young Grower Award to Jennifer Glenister. The award honors those who have contributed to advancing or promoting Pennsylvania's vegetable, potato or berry industrie... more