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‘Pandemic Assistance for Producers’ to distribute resources more equitably
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced March 24 that USDA is establishing new programs and efforts to bring financial assistance to farmers, ranchers and producers who felt the impact of COVID-19 market disruptions. [caption id="" align="alig... more
Vestaron announces partnership with Bee Friendly Farming
Vestaron, an agricultural environmental science company, announced March 24 a collaboration with Bee Friendly Farming. This partnership represents the two groups’ shared mission to promote and protect honeybees and their vital role as agricultural ... more
Cornell faculty team up for sweet potato improvement
Gaurav Moghe, assistant professor of plant biology, is an expert in plant biochemistry (phytochemistry) – researching the evolution and applications of plant metabolism. Horticulture Professor Steve Reiners is an authority on vegetable production ... more
Mastercop Fungicide receives label approval for additional crops and uses
Adama, a crop protection company, announced recently that the EPA has approved changes to the label of Mastercop Fungicide/Bactericide that were made to help growers better protect their crops from harmful diseases. Individual state approvals are st... more
USDA makes $5.3M available for Micro-Grants for Food Security Program
The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service announced March 24 $5.3 million in funding for the Micro-Grants for Food Security Program. Authorized in the 2018 Farm Bill, the program was designed specifically to realize USDA’s commitment to support commu... more
Oregon women chosen for first NASDA Women’s Farm2Food Accelerator
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Foundation, in partnership with the Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Washington State Department of Agriculture, has launched the first Women's Farm2Food Accelerator. The Women�... more
USDA agency launches new site for science-minded students
AgLab, a new science-education website operated by USDA's Agricultural Research Service, is now "open for business" to student and educators alike. AgLab builds on the past successes of its predecessor, Sci4Kids, in educating students about the cr... more
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