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Honeybee-eating wasps invade Washington state

Asian giant hornets feed on insects and are of particular concern to beekeepers because they are capable of quickly destroying honeybee hives.

Organic weed control a topic at Practical Farmers of Iowa event

The Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI) Annual Conference, "Reclaiming Resilience," scheduled for Jan. 16-18, will feature a short course on organic weed control. For experienced farmers and newcomers alike, managing weeds is one of the biggest produc... more

Marketing tips to be shared by equipment manufacturers, agri-marketers

With the ag economy entering a new era of uncertainty, getting multi-location dealers and retailers, as well as small to medium-sized manufacturers to punch above their weight class in the marketing space is key to survival. That’s why the Assoc... more

Nurturing resilient farms a topic at Michigan Family Farms Conference

The Michigan Family Farms Conference is celebrating 17 years of providing education, networking and professional development opportunities to small- and medium-scale farms in Michigan. This year’s conference will be Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, from 8... more

‘Save the Honeybee’ license plate backed by Georgia Beekeepers Association

“Save the Honeybee” license plates are now available for Georgia drivers to purchase, thanks to the efforts of the Georgia Beekeepers Association (GBA). “The idea of the honey bee tag had been tossed around for over a decade among member... more

Peruvian Asparagus Importers Association names leaders

“We have been focused on dedication, direction and increasing demand for asparagus. We will continue to work together with industry and agency to advance asparagus industry goals.”

National Ag Law Center guides outline solar leases’ issues

With a spike in the solar industry, many landowners are leasing their property to solar developers as a form of extra income. However, these specialty leases present some unique legal concerns. The National Agricultural Law Center has published tw... more