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Ventura VINE Connect field day set
The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UCANR) has scheduled its VINE Connect Field Day for April 10. The event, to be at the Hansen Research and Extension Center in Camarillo, California, is designed... more »
Sakata Seed America makes leadership changes
Vegetable and melon seed supplier Sakata Seed America has announced an executive leadership transition. After more than 15 years of service as Sakata Seed America’s president and chief executive officer, Dave Armstrong plans to step... more »
University of Vermont conducting national agritourism survey
The deadline has been extended for participation in an agritourism survey. Agritourism operators are being encouraged to participate in a national survey on agritourism operations. The University of Vermont (UVM) is conducting a survey to... more »
California Berry Cultivars expands variety portfolio
California Berry Cultivars LLC has commercially released two new strawberry varieties. Castaic and Alhambra are “breakthrough additions” to CBC's established varieties Adelanto, Belvedere and Alturas, creating the industry's “most comprehensive portfolio addressing critical production challenges,”... more »
NCAE launches search for new president and CEO
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) is seeking a new leader to fill its president and CEO position following the planned retirement of Michael Marsh at the end of 2025. Marsh, who announced his... more »
USDA eliminates more than $1B in funding for local food purchases
A pair of federal programs that helped schools and food banks buy food from local farms and ranches have been eliminated by the USDA, with a national organization warning of more cuts to come. The... more »
Buddy Leger, national watermelon leader, dies
Charles M. “Buddy” Leger, a major U.S. watermelon and pecan grower, has died. He was 92. Leger co-founded Leger & Son, based in Cordele, Georgia. Leger, who was also... more »
Abiotic stress management products now available from Acadian Plant Health
Acadian Plant Health, a biostimulant technologies provider, has released its Abiotic Stress Management (ASM) portfolio. The advancement moves the industry beyond currently available biostimulants. Proven to reliably enhance plant growth and stress tolerance, the ASM... more »
Rural California concerned about deportation efforts
The U.S. Border Patrol’s rounding-up of migrants at border crossings has generated concern from the California Farm Bureau. There are reports of agriculture employees not leaving their homes or sending their children to school, according... more »
Southeast Honors: Produce groups honor growers, Extension
Growers depend on county and state Extension agents and personnel to help them solve their agronomic challenges. At the Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference, the Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Association (GFVGA) and the South... more »
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