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Nitrogen management series offered by University of California

The University of California has opened registration for a seven-part video course on nitrogen management. The series, taught by UC researchers and extension specialists, begins May 10. The course is open to anyone interested nitrogen management o... more

Amanda Carson named East region sales manager for Ninchino America

Amanda Carson has been promoted to sales manager for the Eastern region sales team for Ninchino America Inc. In her new role, Carson will be responsible for the direction and implementation of the sales plans for the east team. [caption id="" alig... more

Plant molecular geneticist Barbara Baker joins National Academy of Sciences

Barbara Baker, a research plant molecular geneticist with the USDA's Agricultural Research Service , is among the newest members of the National Academy of Sciences. One of the highest honors in the science community, the National Academy of Scien... more

Rural farm operations targeted by drone-patrolling thieves

Thieves are now reportedly using drones to scout farms and ranches, looking for their next big score. "We were having a series of crimes occur, including some quads that were taken from a very remote location at a ranch," Solano County, California... more

Here’s how to deal with gray mold in lettuce

By the Yuma Center of Excellence of Desert Agriculture at the University of Arizona Gray mold of lettuce occurs most everywhere that lettuce is grown, but its prevalence varies depending on the particular environment of the lettuce production area... more

Industry, USDA welcomes Mexico ruling in favor of US potato growers

On April 28, the Mexican Supreme Court ruled by a unanimous vote of 5-0 in favor of overturning a 2017 lower court decision that prevented the Mexican federal government from implementing regulations to allow for the importation of fresh U.S. pot... more

Registration extended to May 3 for Western Food Safety Conference

With an online program and strong industry participation, the Western Food Safety Conference on May 5-6 has extended its registration opportunity to May 3. The two-day event will feature live presentations from industry-leading scientists, managers ... more