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Financial, marketing training for new farmers set by LSU AgCenter

The LSU AgCenter has received a grant from the USDA through the Southern Extension Risk Management Education to cater to the needs of beginning horticulture farm operators. In a survey conducted by the Louisiana Young Farmers Coalition, members id... more

A look at what’s behind LGMA’s preharvest testing requirement

As a candidate to become the new CEO of the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement, I was clear in interviews with board members that I was only interested in the job if they were serious about taking real action to prevent future outbreaks. Wit... more

Food, Agriculture, Research & Manufacturing run by MSU Product Center

The Michigan State University Product Center and the West Michigan Food Processing Association announced a partnership on Aug. 2 that brings the university’s resources to the doorstep of west Michigan food companies and innovative entrepreneurs. ... more

Veterans saluted as John Deere launches Gator XUV Honor Edition

John Deere, a provider of advanced products and services for customers whose work is linked to the land, has introduced the Gator XUV835M Honor Edition Utility Vehicle, designed to pay tribute to military veterans. These Special Edition models fea... more

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