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Testing for ag, food processing employees reversed in Michigan

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has rescinded its order requiring COVID-19 testing for agricultural employees. This change, announced June 2, is being made in light of increasing vaccination rates; declining COVID-19 cases; expan... more

University of Kentucky’s July Spray Clinic opens registration

The University of Kentucky will host a spray clinic July 15 at the University of Kentucky Research and Education Center in Princeton as part of its Kentucky Agricultural Training School. During the clinic, University of Kentucky (UK) College of Ag... more

Cucumber research could help growers extend seasons and diversify

Rotating greenhouse crops or making use of greenhouses while crops are growing in the field can give farmers more options and more income. The University of Kentucky Controlled Environment Horticulture Research Unit, the Owen Lab, is in the midst of ... more

FDA releases Cyclospora action plan

Frank Yiannas, Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response for Food and Drug Administration, and Susan T. Mayne, Director for the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) issued the following statement on July 1: As part of our on... more

$500,000 Urban and Community Farming Pilot Program announced in Florida

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Office of Energy announced July 2 the establishment of the Florida Urban and Community Farming Pilot Program. This program make... more

South Georgia migrant farm workers get physical therapy from students

On a hot South Georgia summer night, farmworkers line up across the grass at an outdoor clinic waiting area. The workers are waiting for a few minutes of individual care from third-year Doctor of Physical Therapy students, possibly the only healthcar... more

Sakata Seed America boosts tomato breeding team with Jeremy Sisson

Sakata Seed America recently announced the further expansion of its robust tomato breeding team to include accomplished industry veteran, Jeremy Sisson, in a new, specialized role. Sisson joins Sakata as senior tomato breeder with an emphasis on t... more