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Roadmap for Soil Health Initiative released by Washington State University

A 124-page "roadmap that outlines current challenges and pathways to help maintain healthy soils as an agricultural and environmental resource has been released. Washington Soil Health Initiative, recently funded with a $2.1 million annual allocat... more

FarmBeats: Ag at the speed of IT

With the global population projected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, farmers need all the help they can get to increase production, quality, and nutritional value of agricultural products. FarmBeats will help them achieve that. “FarmBeats is a dig... more

Residue management use approved for PhycoTerra

Heliae Agriculture, an algal tech company specializing in regenerative agriculture solutions, announced Oct. 26 that its flagship product, PhycoTerra soil microbial food, has received a label expansion in the U.S. for postharvest residue management u... more

Pure Green Farms revamps product packaging

Pure Green Farms recently made a few subtle changes to their bright and colorful product packaging to better catch the eye of consumers and to better stand out on retail shelving. Throughout the fall, changes were made to both Pure Green Farm’s ... more

Research to improve nutrient management gets $4.14M in California

The California Department of Food and Agriculture Fertilizer Research and Education Program is announced on Oct. 25 $4.14 million in grant funding to agricultural organizations and universities. The funding includes $3 million for the University o... more

Hall stepping down from Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association

Charles Hall, executive director of the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association, will be stepping down to move into a semi-retirement role. Hall announced to association leadership earlier in the year his plans to carry the organization th... more

Michigan food and agriculture workforce has new resource hub

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development on Oct. 26 launched a new resource, the Michigan Food, and Agriculture: Strategic Employment Planning hub. This hub is a critical resource providing education and awareness in strategic ... more