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2019 ‘Organic Pioneers’ awarded by Rodale Institute

Three leaders of the organic agriculture movement were honored earlier this month during the Rodale Institute's ninth annual Organic Pioneer awards Sept. 7, 2019. Organic farmer and Associate Professor of Agriculture Jennifer Taylor, children’s ... more

U.S.-Japan trade agreement said to be beneficial for agriculture

Farmers, ranchers and many others involved in U.S. agriculture are welcoming an announcement of a mini-trade deal between the United States and Japan, a long-time, steady customer of U.S. ag products. Over the last 20 years, ag exports to Japan avera... more

Full slate of programs planned for annual Ag Labor Forum

The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) announces that registration is now open for the Ag Labor Forum Dec. 4-6, 2019, being held at the M Resort just outside Las Vegas, Nevada. [caption id="" align="alignright" width="343"] Michael ... more

USDA asked to check prices received by farmers

“Fresh fruit and vegetable growers are hurting because the prices they get for their produce have stayed flat, and in some cases have even gone down, while the middlemen …”

Meteorologist joins northwest Washington AgWeatherNet

“Northwest Washington farmers have often expressed a desire for improved distribution and quality control of weather stations across the region as a basis for decision-making,” said Chad Kruger, Mount Vernon REC director.

JMT US natural controlled atmosphere widens its range of use

The use of JMT storage bins, well renowned for their ability to naturally create controlled atmosphere conditions, and to minimize weight loss during storage, is perfectly mastered for a range of 10 fruits, 18 vegetables, three cut flowers and also f... more

Agragene’s Knock-Out product addresses pest control issues

Agragene Inc. has acquired an exclusive, worldwide license to Precision-Guided Sterile Insect Technology from the University of California. According to a Sept. 24 news release, Agragene uses this technology to create environmentally responsible i... more