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Michigan Beekeepers’ Association Virtual 2021 Spring Conference set

Michigan State University Extension will co-host the Michigan Beekeepers’ Association’s Spring Conference held virtually March 3-6, 2021. Beekeepers and people interested in learning more about beekeeping, honey bees, hive products, drone u... more

New director of labor relations named by Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association

The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association has named James “Jamie” Fussell, Jr. as its new director of labor relations. He replaces Mike Carlton, who retired in November. Fussell comes to The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association (FFVA) f... more

Iowa risk management series planned for specialty crop growers

Specialty crop growers experienced a wild year in 2020, with complications from the drought, derecho and the COVID-19 pandemic. This trio of events served as a reminder for many growers about the importance of risk management and being prepare... more

Migrant Labor Housing Board includes several Michigan growers

Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director Gary McDowell appointed 14 members to the Migrant Labor Housing Advisory Board on Feb. 4. The appointees represent five agriculture seats, five migrant labor seats, and four seats f... more

New varieties to be brought to market by Pairwise as it raises $90M

Pairwise announced Feb. 3 the closing of its $90 million Series B funding round, signaling a new frontier in healthy, sustainable food innovation. According to a news release, funding for the round was led by Pontifax Global Food and Agriculture T... more

New congressional act clarifies tax ramifications of PPP loans

Rules are not as complex now that Congress passed a law in December 2020 that clarified interpretations on Paycheck Protection Program loans. The program designed to provide financial relief to businesses during the pandemic caused confusion for m... more

Gulf Coast Research and Extension Center Virtual Field Day is Feb. 10

The Gulf Coast Research and Extension Center Virtual Field Day will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 10 in lieu of a South Florida Vegetable Growers’ Meeting. According to a news release, this training was developed so that participants can come and... more