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Harvanta 50SL gives growers option for insect control

Summit Agro USA's Harvanta 50SL insecticide has received EPA approval and is now available to U.S. vegetable growers for use on fruiting vegetables, cucurbits, leafy vegetables and brassica (cole) vegetables. [caption id="" align="alignright" widt... more

Free training available for Sanitary Transportation Rule

The FDA has announced a set of free online training tools for ground-based food transporters. These new training modules are intended to help carriers meet the requirements of the FDA’s Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food Rule (Sanita... more

Joe Butwin of Stokes Seeds to retire

After 23 years of service to Stokes Seeds, Joe Butwin, U.S. sales manager, is retiring. “Joe began his career as the company’s first U.S. sales manager," said Wayne Gale, president of Stokes Seeds. "Starting with three sales reps, he rebuilt t... more

Western bean cutworm continues to plague sweet corn

Got a sweet tooth for sweet corn? You’re in good company. So should you hear rumors on the wind about wormy sweet corn – or field corn or dry beans (the kind you put in your soup kettle) and you’re curious about what’s behind them, here... more

Comment period still open for WOTUS rule action

The California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) has issued a reminder that the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers published a proposed rule to withdraw the 2015 waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule. The agencies are seeking input as part of the first step to ... more

Vermont offers grants to agriculture sector

The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets is making available over $1 milion in grants for the FY18 grant cycle. Funding will be available through the following grant programs: The Working Lands Enterprise Board offers over $... more

Great Lakes EXPO to offer a variety of activities

In addition to a large trade show with more than 450 exhibitors, this year’s Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market EXPO will offer a variety of educational opportunities and special events. Adding to the educational opportunities will be ... more