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Certis USA hires Karla Medina-Ortega as regional field development manager
Certis USA, a biopesticides company, has hired Karla Medina-Ortega as field development manager. In this role, she will oversee Certis USA product development and technical support activities for the southern U.S. from her location in Wimauma, Florid... more
Signup begins May 26 for Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
Beginning May 26, eligible producers may apply for direct payments as part of the the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, which allocated $2.1 billion for specialty crop producers who have suffered market losses from the COVID-19 pandemic. Full CFA... more
COVID-19 disinfecting guidelines developed for produce farms
New FDA food safety guidelines require local farmers to review and adapt their current food safety practices. "There has never been a more important time to review food contact surfaces and high touch surface cleaning, sanitization, and disinfect... more
Plant protein’s role in cellular shape, drought survival pegged by scientists
A team of Washington State University scientists discovered how a little-understood plant protein guides development of tiny cellular structures that regulate the flow of sap from roots to shoots, revealing a potential way to help crops survive in a ... more
Stress on farmers subject of Michigan State University webinars
On Tuesday, June 9, 2020, Michigan State University Extension educators will host two free webinars addressing the effects of farm stress on farmers, family members, and workers in the agricultural field. Nicole Persing-Wethington and Sean Knure... more
Leafy greens group responds to report identifying foodborne illness source
California leafy greens growers are pledging to incorporate findings from a report issued today by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) into its ongoing process to strengthen required food safety practices on farms. Leafy greens farm... more
Online tool helps growers assess their water quality, testing readiness
An online tool developed by the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is helping produce growers assess their water quality and prepare for increased testing requirements. Uttam Saha, a program coordinator at... more
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