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Vintage tractor auction planned at Mecum Gone Farmin’ Fall Premier
The 2021 Mecum Gone Farmin’ Fall Premier vintage tractor auction will be held at the Bend XPO venue on the Mississippi River in East Moline, Illinois, on Nov. 11-13. [caption id="" align="alignright" width="350"] A 1932 Keck-Gonnerman 30-60 N (L... more
Virginia designated ‘Spotlight State’ at Sunbelt Ag Expo
Virginia’s historical significance in agriculture is widely known, and the state is a major contributor to the industry’s current technological innovations and sustainable practices. This reputation garnered Virginia the designation of “Spotlig... more
Endowed scholarship salutes Illinois’ Chris Doll’s legacy
One year after his passing, the Chris Doll Scholarship has been enhanced to an endowment fund through donations, guaranteeing annual scholarship opportunities for the next generation of students pursuing careers in horticulture. “Chris Doll’s ... more
NatureSweet Tomatoes cited for Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility
Equitable Food Initiative announced Nov. 1 that EFI-certified NatureSweet Tomatoes has earned a Communitas Award for Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility thanks to leadership efforts during the pandemic. NatureSweet was proactive in its dai... more
Onions recalled from ProSource Produce LLC and Keeler Family Farms
The FDA, along with Centers for Disease Control and state and local partners, is investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Oranienburg infections linked to whole, fresh onions. FDA’s traceback investigation is ongoing but has identi... more
Fungicide assessment for cucurbit downy mildew management
Cucurbit production in Florida is impacted by downy mildew on an annual basis. Nearly continuous production of cucurbits occurs temporally throughout Florida, which puts extensive pressure on the pathogen population to select for individuals that are... more
USDA collaborates on research priorities with organic farm group
Organic Farming Research Foundation has entered in a three-year cooperative agreement with USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). OFRF will be tasked with analyzing Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) and Org... more