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Bee Vectoring Technologies gets two new patent approvals

Mississauga, Ontario-based Bee Vectoring Technologies (BVT) has received notice of allowance of key patent applications in two new and significant agricultural markets: • Chile Patent No. 53.259: Represents the first patent secured by the compan... more

Free online course targets stress management

Stress can take a toll on the body’s physical and mental wellbeing with potentially disastrous results. But growers and their families can manage stress by developing the right mindset with free online tools created by Michigan State University (MS... more

ECHO introduces new compact top-handle chain saw

ECHO Incorporated has introduced the CS-2511T top-handle chain saw - "the lightest gas-powered chain saw in North America and the most powerful in its class," according to the company. Coming in at over a pound lighter than the CS-271T, the CS-251... more

A look at carrot production in northwest lower Michigan

Picture this: a summer sky, smattered with clouds draped over a historic barn, adorned with hanging garlic heads, waiting to be bunched for the next CSA distribution. This was the "still life" scene that greeted visitors at Providence Organic Far... more

New positions opening at NAFDMA

The North American Farmers’ Direct Marketing Association (NAFDMA) is soliciting immediate applications for openings in two different high profile leadership positions. NAFDMA – farmers inspired is actively engaged... more

Aid pledged by USDA for Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands

Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue on Sept. 29 pledged all resources and flexibilities at USDA’s disposal as Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands recover from the devastation of recent hurricanes. “Agriculture producers in Puerto Rico an... more

Hurricanes leave growers reeling

Specialty crop growers in Florida, Texas and the Gulf Coast are scrambling in the wake of hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Irma dissipated Sept. 15 off the coast of New England, but more information is becoming available about the damage sustained by grow... more