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Support from USTR to boost Washington state asparagus industry sought
U. S. Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Washington, sent a letter Jan. 14 to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, thanking him for his work negotiating the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and urging further action to support and strengthen... more
Speakers planned by USDA for 2020 Agricultural Outlook Forum
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced plenary speakers for the 2020 Agricultural Outlook Forum (AOF), to be held Feb. 20–21, 2020, in Arlington, Virginia, under the theme “The Innovation Imperative: Shaping the Future of Agricul... more
Romaine outbreak declared over; safety efforts up
In a statement, the FDA said there is no longer a need for consumers to avoid romaine lettuce from Salinas.
Ag groups support Phase One China trade deal
“As the Administration already has its sights set on starting phase two negotiations, we are pleased that President Trump is delivering on his promise to negotiate better trade deals for American farmers, and look forward to fully realizing the economic benefits of this agreement for the specialty crop industry.”
Penn State Extension offers cucurbit production program for growers
Produce growers and agriculture entrepreneurs will get a comprehensive look at cucurbit production and culture in the Mid-Atlantic region in a day-long “Cucurbit Production School” offered by Penn State Extension on Feb. 28 at the Penn State Exte... more
California Giant Berry Farms hires new CFO
Dan Nicola begins his transition into retirement after serving as CFO for more than 30 years with the company.
Biofungicide Stargus by Marrone Bio gains California approval
Marrone Bio Innovations (NASDAQ: MBII) (MBI), a sustainable bioprotection and plant health solutions company, said Jan. 14 that its patented Bacillus biofungicide, Stargus, has been fully reviewed by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation ... more