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Rule protecting workers from hazardous heat sought by OSHA
Record-breaking heat in the U.S. in 2021 endangered millions of workers exposed to heat illness and injury in both indoor and outdoor work environments. Workers in outdoor and indoor work settings without adequate climate-controlled environments are ... more
Study targets dust’s role in potential produce cross-contamination
Researchers have conducted significant research into the role of water in foodborne outbreaks and to a lesser extent, soil’s contribution, but the potential for dust particles to transfer pathogens onto produce has been largely overlooked. Throu... more
Shenandoah Growers has a new identity, Soli Organic, with $120M investment
Soli Organic Inc., formerly known as Shenandoah Growers Inc., the nation’s only soil-based, controlled environment agriculture company delivering 100% USDA certified organic produce to more than 20,000 retail stores nationwide, announced Oct. 27 a ... more
Neopestalotiopsis disease in strawberry a growing concern
If you grow strawberry or are somehow related to the strawberry industry, you must have heard about a new emerging disease, Pestalotia leaf spot and fruit rot, caused by the fungus Neopestalotiopsis sp. The taxonomy of this pathogen is confusing ... more
2022 Agricultural Outlook Forum registration opened by USDA
Registration is now open for the 98th annual Agricultural Outlook Forum, the largest annual meeting and premiere event of theUSDA. The two-day event will be held virtually on Feb. 24-25, 2022. The 2022 the 98th annual Agricultural Outlook Forum (A... more
Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network gets $25M from NIFA
The USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture announced Oct. 26 an investment of nearly $25 million for 50 grants supporting Farm and Ranch Stress Network State Department of Agriculture projects. “NIFA’s Farm and Ranch Stress Assista... more
Michigan growers get soil health assessment tool
A Michigan Soil Health Progress Report developed by Michigan State University Extension educators is now available for farmers, agribusinesses, agency personal and crop advisors to assist in assessing and tracking soil health on their farms. [cap... more