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US-Mexico-Canada Agreement OK’d in Canada
“USMCA is a great victory for America’s agriculture industry, and I am pleased to see Canada’s Parliament approved the deal today.”
University of Vermont shares guidelines for fruit, vegetable operations
The current COVID-19 pandemic is a common concern and many are wondering what they can and should do. The information compiled by here is intended to help guide the fruit and vegetable farming community. If you have concerns or additional suggestion... more
Onsite auctions for Ritchie Bros. changing due to coronavirus
Information is moving fast and so is Ritchie Bros. With concerns about large gatherings growing around the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many trade shows and events have been cancelled. Thanks to its industry-leading online bidding system and m... more
COVID-19 is not foodborne or food-transmitted, Purdue specialist says
Modern supermarkets with their many open displays of fruits and vegetables are truly a marvel and a reminder that our nation enjoys the safest and most abundant food supply in the world. However, in the face of the current nationwide COVID-19 outbrea... more
Events in Washington, D.C., for Ag Day cancelled
Due to government closures and in an abundance of caution and concern due to COVID-19, Ag Day events in Washington, D.C. are officially cancelled. Events include: Celebration of Agriculture on the National Mall Proclamation Event at USDA ... more
Steps farms can take to fight coronavirus shared by Cornell
The U.S. is confronting an outbreak of a novel coronavirus that causes serious respiratory disease and may be deadly for older people and those with weakened immune systems. The World Health Organization is now calling the outbreak a global pandemi... more
Michigan asparagus growers hear trade updates
Michigan asparagus growers gathered March 12 in the Oceana County town of New Era to hear updates on trade, labor and new Extension research. The meeting comes in the wake of a highly productive year. “In 2019 we had no major frost events –... more
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