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Survey: Farmers not to blame for high food prices
A recent survey of U.S. consumers show that most of them aren’t placing the blame for high food prices on farmers, despite a 25% increase in the category from 2019 to 2023.
Harpe Bioherbicide celebrates 1,000+ trials
Harpe Bioherbicide Solutions Inc., has put its plant-based bioherbicides through more than 1,000 field and greenhouse trials, showing they are effective against broadleaf and grass weeds and seeds.
University of California offers nematode workshop
The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UCANR) is offering a workshop focused on nematodes.
Syngenta Vegetable Seeds, Emerald Seed partner
Syngenta Vegetable Seeds and Emerald Seed Co. have an agreement that will provide Syngenta exclusive access to Emerald Seed’s high-quality genetics.
Jensie Smith joins Fox Packaging as account manager
Jensie Smith is the new retail and key accounts manager at Fox Packaging.
Spray drone education offered by MSU
Michigan State University is offering a new event for spray drone pilots, and those interested in using spray drones.
GAP standards updates addressed by USDA webinar
The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, which is updating Harmonized Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and GAP Plus+ audit standards, has scheduled a webinar on the updates.
New feature adds transparency to Produce Pay
Fresh produce marketers and retailers can have full transparency of produce shipments from the field to their final destination with a new feature from Produce Pay.
New Hampshire greenhouse operator prepares for May opening
North Country Growers, hydroponic, greenhouse, protected agriculture, lettuce, leafy greens,
Irish foundation recognizes U.S. AgTech leaders
Eamonn Keogh, distinguished professor in the Computer Science and Engineering Department at the University of California-Riverside, and John Hartnett, founder and CEO of SVG Ventures|THRIVE, have received honors for exceptional contributions to research and innovation.
Immediate answers from Bayer’s GenAI system
Bayer has developed a GenAI system that will give farmers a wealth of information at their fingertips, answering farm management questions immediately.
Keynote speaker named for Organic Produce Summit
Organic Produce Summit,
UCANR to host nematode workshop
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, nematodes, insects, pest control,
Inaugural Agritourism Summit offers immersive experiences
Michigan Agritourism Summit, tourism, MSU Extension, Michigan State University,
Florida Tomato Committee proposes assessment increase
The Florida Tomato Committee is proposing to raise the rate growers and handlers are assessed from 2.5 cents to 3.5 cents for each 25 pounds.
EPA approves new Vestaron bioinsecticide
Vestaron Corp. has received approval for indoor/greenhouse use from the EPA for its second novel-acting peptide-based insecticide, BASIN.
PickTrace partnership eases cross-border fund exchanges
Intermex, an omnichannel money transfer service provider, and labor management platform PickTrace have formed a partnership to make it easier for U.S. specialty crop workers to send money to their home country.
Georgia ag commissioner sets Vidalia shipping date
Vidalia Onion Committee, Vidalia onions, onions,
SEC scraps climate change provision
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has scrapped a plan opposed by farm groups that would have mandated tracking of greenhouse gas emissions in company supply chains, all the way down to family farms.