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Supply chain disruptions decried by United Fresh, produce groups
The House Agriculture Committee held a hearing Nov. 3 on the challenges facing the entire agricultural supply chain. As part of the hearing, a joint statement representing North American fresh produce organizations urging immediate government action ... more
20th annual Pesticide CEU Conference set for Pecos County, Texas
The Pecos County, Texas, Annual Pesticide CEU Conference is set for Nov. 16 in Fort Stockton. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service event has been held for the last 20 years. The conference will be at the Pecos County Civic Center at 16... more
Disease prevention practices for agritourism Michigan survey topic
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), zoonotic diseases are diseases caused by germs that spread between people and animals. Examples of zoonotic pathogens include salmonella, Cryptosporidium, Escherichia coli, influen... more
South and Central Texas cool-season crops look promising; prices up
While prospects for cool-season crops in South and Central Texas look positive, increased production costs and pandemic-related challenges will likely have a negative impact on pricing and producer profitability, said Texas A&M AgriLife Extension... more
California water districts cry foul as flows set to increase
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration has informed regional water districts that it will move forward with a plan to increase flows from San Joaquin River tributaries in an action that may create more water uncertainty for farmers. A notic... more
Six-month Viva Fresh Clean Eating Challenge kicks off
The Third Annual Viva Fresh Clean Eating Challenge is finally here and ready to change more lives. After two successful years where participants have lost over 650 pounds and gained years to their lives, the health and wellness challenge continues to... more
Specialty ag included on USDA’S Science and Research Advisory Board
The USDA announced Oct. 28 the appointment of 14 members to the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board. Eight members are new appointments and six members are re-appointments. The National Agricultural R... more