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House committee passes farm bill
The U.S. House of Representatives Agriculture Committee passed its version of a $1.5 trillion farm bill on Thursday night.
New tools take aim at controlling strawberry pests
Strawberry growers in the Central Coast are headed toward a zero-tolerance policy on lygus bugs, the most destructive insect pest in the crop.
NCAE webinar detangles farmworker protection rule
In a recent webinar, NCAE presented information to help growers and agricultural employers better understand the farmworker protection rule.
Report released on ag census by congressional district
The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released the Congressional District Profiles and Rankings from the 2022 Census of Agriculture. This summary presents data by congressional district from the 118th Congress that includes land, farms, market value of agricultural products sold, rankings and producer characteristics.
Honeybee health expert Jeff Pettis tapped by Terra Vera
Ahead of World Bee Day, which was May 20, crop management tech specialist Terra Vera has added a renowned entomologist to its staff.
Young farmers group protests farm bill draft
A draft of proposed farm bill legislation released by House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “G.T.” Thompson misses a rare opportunity to meaningfully address the challenges facing the new generation of U.S. farmers and ranchers, according to the National Young Farmers Coalition (NYFC).
IFPA previews Washington conference
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) is gearing up for its annual Washington Conference, set to take place in the first week of June.
Ohio State University Extension announces joint agritourism and OPGMA events
The Ohio Agritourism Conference and OPGMA Summer Tour combine efforts to provide valuable learning experiences.
FIRA USA 2024 returns for this October
FIRA USA is set to provide a convergence of technology in the global AgRobotics, Oct. 22-24.
New DPR data shows that 97% of fresh fruit and vegetable samples contain no illegal pesticide residue
Newly released data from DPR shows that 97% of fresh fruit, vegetable samples collected and tested contain no illegal pesticide residue.
Valley Irrigation displays irrigation equipment improvements
Valley Irrigation, a global supplier of precision irrigation technologies, recently showed off its irrigation equipment at the National Mall.
New farm manager at MSU plant pathology, entomology centers
A new farm manager has been named to supervise the Michigan State University Plant Pathology and Entomology Research Centers.
USDA: US ag exports generated $412B in 2022
The value of U.S. agricultural exports totaled $197.4 billion in 2022 and generated $214.6 billion in economic activity for a total economic output of $412 billion, according to new USDA numbers.
TIPA honors packaging pioneer Craig Fox
During this year’s Viva Fresh, the Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) celebrated the vibrant spirit of the fresh produce industry while also paying tribute in memoriam to Texas produce icon, Craig Fox of Fox Packaging.
Ag robotics focus of fall northern California FIRA USA
FIRA USA — the ag robotics conference — is returning to California.
May is farmworker mental health awareness month
Farmworker organization Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) is spotlighting Mental Health Awareness Month in May.
Certified organic product sales hit record
Organic sales are on the rise. In the U.S., organic product sales have hit a record, according to a report.
Field trials spur soil inoculant introduction
ProGro BIO has announced the commencement of its 2024 U.S. expansive in-field trial program.
University of Arizona, Western Growers host an AgTech conference
The University of Arizona and Western Growers are set to host an AgTech conference with field demos, Nov. 13-14 in Yuma, Arizona.
Jersey Fresh celebrates anniversary, visits Consalo Family Farms
The anniversary of Jersey Fresh was celebrated with a visit to Consalo Family Farms located in Vineland, New Jersey.