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Funky smell traced to rotting radishes, sound farming practice
It wasn’t sewage, gas leaks, rotten eggs or dead bodies that caused a strange odor during much of December around Grand Ledge, Michigan. According to a Jan. 1 story in the Lansing State Journal, there was a much more unlikely source of a funky sme... more
Spinach among Amazon’s best-selling delivered groceries
Amazon said it delivered tens of millions grocery items from Whole Foods Market and Amazon Fresh this holiday season.
2020 4R Advocates saluted for pursuing nutrient stewardship
The Fertilizer Institute recently revealed the 2020 4R Advocates, five farmer and retailer pairs who have teamed up to turn the 4R Nutrient Stewardship principles into practice, yielding economic and environmental benefits on their farms. “For n... more
Judge’s ruling delays New York farm labor law enactment
A federal judge has temporarily blocked New York state from enforcing parts of a landmark farm labor law that was due to go into effect Jan. 1. According to a Jan. 2 report by Syracuse.com, U.S. District Court Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo in Buffalo is... more
Watermelon powder found healthy in mice study
Eating watermelon in the form of powdered supplements helped adult obese mice avoid some detrimental health effects of an unhealthy diet, according to a new Oregon State University study. The study is published in the Journal of Nutrition. A ... more
14M pounds of celery sold week of the big game
Football season is crunch time for consumers – with celery selling exceptionally well. “Purchase data has shown us that nearly 14 million pounds of celery is sold during the week of the big game,” said Dan Duda, president of Duda Farm Fresh ... more
Ag employers urge lower Adverse Effect Wage Rate
The Agriculture Workforce Coalition sent a letter to the U.S. Senate on Jan. 2 urging action on H-2A and other labor matters, including a reduction in the impact of the Adverse Effect Wage Rate on agricultural employers.