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Entries sought in Michigan for Exporter of the Year and Rising Star Awards
The Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development is launching a search for the 2022 Michigan's "Ag Exporter of the Year." Each year, the department recognizes a leading food or agriculture exporter by presenting the “Michigan Ag Expor... more
Long-term investments touted to modernize California ports
As congestion at West Coast ports continues to impede movement of California agricultural exports, stopgap measures such as a new container yard in Oakland may begin to speed the flow of farm goods to overseas customers. But farm leaders, port off... more
Recommendations sent to USDA Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee
On Feb. 2, senior leadership from the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) presented several recommendations on key issues facing the produce sector – ranging from produce safety to nutrition to research/data collection and prioritization... more
2022 Live Local: Food & Farmers Market Conference planned in Illinois
Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB), in partnership with the Illinois Farmers Market Association (IFMA), will host the 2022 Live Local: Food & Farmers Market Conference on March 23-24 at the Embassy Suites in East Peoria, Illinois. The two-day conferen... more
Toro Aqua-Traxx Azul drip tape product line expanded
Toro is leading the industry with the expansion of its precision irrigation Toro Aqua-Traxx Azul drip tape product line. The Azul line has offered growers field-proven performance since its introduction by providing superior clog resistance throug... more
Online tool allows NJ users to access, view and print soils reports
The New Jersey Department of Agriculture has partnered with the Rowan University GeoSpatial Research Lab to provide an online tool that allows users in the agricultural community to access, view and print soils reports by tax parcel. The tool incorp... more
$70M to support program to strengthen pest detection, surveillance
The USDA is allocating more than $70 million to support 372 projects under the Plant Protection Act’s Section 7721 program to strengthen the nation’s infrastructure for pest detection and surveillance, identification, and threat mitigation; to sa... more