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Imports of bell peppers from Mexico grow, US-grown produce shrinks
U.S. fresh vegetable imports are higher than ever and help satisfy rising consumer demand for year-round produce, according to reports from USDA’s Economic Research Service. Imports rise during the winter months (January to March) when U.S. prod... more
In-person return set for Indiana Small Farm Conference March 3-4
Registration is open for the 2022 Indiana Small Farm Conference – Indiana’s premier annual event for the state’s small and diversified farming community – at purdue.ag/sfc. The 10th annual conference and trade show will take place March 3... more
Rulemaking to protect workers from heat hazards comment period extended
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is extending the period for submitting comments on the Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings. Co... more
MDARD’s new ‘Fresh from the Field’ podcast marks World Soil Day
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is celebrating World Soil Day, which is Dec. 5, with a new "Fresh from the Field" Podcast featuring well-known soil scientist expert Karl Hausler. World Soil Day was established ... more
Broom resigns as president of the Ontario Produce Marketing Association
Michelle Broom has resigned as president of the Ontario Produce Marketing Association, effective Feb. 11, 2022. Over the last three years, Broom has been instrumental in supporting and executing the board’s strategic direction and she has implem... more
Funded interns for Colorado growing season available for businesses
The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is now accepting business applications for the Agricultural Workforce Development Program (AWDP), which provides funding to agricultural businesses to hire interns for the 2022 growing season. “Support... more
Soil health practices pursued by Colorado producers, conservation districts
To advance voluntary stewardship of working lands through the adoption of soil health practices, the Colorado Department of Agriculture is announced Dec. 2 it has secured more than $3.4M in additional grant funding to support the voluntary Saving Tom... more