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Distribution pact announced by Vive Crop Protection with Helena Agri-Enterprises

Vive Crop Protection recently added Helena Agri-Enterprises to its distribution network as part of Vive’s growth strategy throughout the United States. Dan Bihlmeyer, VP Global Sales at Vive Crop Protection says, “Adding the breadth and depth ... more

Sales of new Syngenta watermelon variety will benefit veterans’ groups

To mark National Watermelon Day on Aug. 3, Syngenta Vegetable Seeds has introduced a new seedless watermelon variety – Valor – developed to help growers maximize profitability. Introduced in the 2022 growing season, for every new Valorplan... more

Report lists potential impact of inheritance legislation on family farms

A new report by the Agricultural and Food Policy Center at Texas A&M University, AFPC, in the Department of Agricultural Economics in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences analyzes how some legislative proposals about how inheritance and e... more

Claudia Oceguera named chief administrative officer for Certis Biologicals

Certis Biologicals announced Aug. 3 the appointment of Claudia Oceguera as chief administrative officer. Oceguera joins the Columbia, Maryland-based headquarters and leadership team and will oversee the company’s global financial management, pl... more

USDA to make payments to reduce Klamath Basin irrigation demand

USDA is investing $15 million for a new drought pilot to assist agricultural producers impacted by worsening drought conditions to provide relief to impacted California and Oregon producers in the Klamath River Basin. The announcement ... more

Clemson’s Coastal REC research aids vegetable production in South Carolina

Visitors to the 2021 Field Day at the Clemson University Coastal Research and Education Center in June had an opportunity to see the latest research to help South Carolina vegetable growers overcome issues that may threaten their bottom line. Graf... more

New Mexico’s Los Lunas field day offers ag updates

Tomatoes, chile, grapes, potatoes and other crops, along with beneficial insects, are among the discussion topics at this year’s field day at New Mexico State University’s Agricultural Science Center in Los Lunas. The field day will begin with... more