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Ag groups formally object to EPA chlorpyrifos rule, citing harm to growers
On Oct. 19, more than 80 agricultural groups filed formal objections to the Environmental Protection Agency’s Aug. 30 rule to revoke all tolerances of chlorpyrifos. Stakeholders, by law, can object to pesticide tolerance changes or cancellations, a... more
Pesticide levels do not pose a concern for public health, FDA says
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued its annual Pesticide Residue Monitoring Program Report for the 2019 fiscal year. The results show the levels do not pose a concern for public health. According to the FDA, the 2019 report demonstra... more
Marvin Pritts, Cornell hort team leader, among honorees for excellence
Ten faculty members have been selected to receive Stephen H. Weiss Awards honoring excellence in undergraduate teaching and mentoring, Cornell University President Martha E. Pollack announced Oct. 18. “The Weiss Awards highlight the centrality o... more
FreshFacts on Retail Q2 2021 Report released by United Fresh
United Fresh Produce Association’s Q2 2021 issue of FreshFacts on Retail is now available. Sponsored by Mucci Farms, this issue reports that vegetable declines mainly drove produce trends in Q2, despite growing fruit dollars. However, volume sales ... more
‘Growing and Selling in the Mexican Organic Market’ education session set
With Mexico’s promotion of organic agriculture leading to a growing domestic market and creating outstanding import opportunities for U.S. growers, a just announced educational session at the 2021 Organic Grower Summit presented by Western Growers ... more
Jamey Higham named new Idaho Potato Commission president and CEO
Produce industry veteran Jamey Higham will become the next president and CEO of the Idaho Potato Commission, effective in early 2022. Born and raised in Idaho potato country, Higham says he is looking forward to building on the spud’s strong glo... more
Colorado Soil Health Advisory Committee positions open for applicants
The Colorado Department of Agriculture is seeking applications for volunteers to serve on its Soil Health Program Advisory Committee to advise the Department and the Commissioner on matters regarding the newly formed Soil Health Program. The Soil He... more