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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.
Lipman promotes new Florida fresh-cut facility
Lipman Family Farms has opened a new fresh-cut operation in Florida.Lipman planned to showcase the facility to produce industry.
New EPA office focuses on agriculture, rural issues
The EPA is establishing an office to expand engagement opportunities with agricultural and rural communities.
UGA Extension agent Shane Curry new Vidalia director
Vidalia Onion Committee, Vidalia, VOC, University of Georgia Extension, UGA, Extension, pecans, blueberries,
Avoid tax mistakes when classifying farm employees
It is important that business owners understand rules and implications for independent contractors versus employees.
Brighter Bites joins effort to end hunger
A webinar will examine innovative partnerships and new approaches to end hunger and advance healthy communities.
Southwest Florida venture capital initiative to help ag
AgTech, Cap Table Nation, Gingras Global, technology, southwest Florida, agriculture,
Wildfires threaten Texas panhandle growers
Texas wildfires, disaster, Texas Farm Bureau, Texas Department of Agriculture, panhandle, onions, watermelons, pecans, peaches, apples,
Love Thy Farmer event gives to industry, MSU
Cherry Republic in Glen Arbor, Michigan, is thanking farmers in collaboration with Michigan State University Extension.
Potato exports’ economic potential detailed in report
National Potato Council, Michigan State University, potatoes, exports, markets
Vertical farming operator Oishii raises funds
Oishii CEA, vertical farming, sustainability, strawberries, tomatoes, indoor, greenhouse, controlled environment,
Weather, geopolitics influence fertilizer markets
After sharp spikes in fertilizer prices in 2022, farmers saw some relief last year as prices stabilized.
New LaserWeeder model handles different soil types
Carbon Robotics has released the Track LaserWeeder, a new model of its LaserWeeder, along with software enhancements.