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Limited organic options for controlling apple bitter rot
After six weeks of dry conditions, the weather pattern has shifted in the region, and the potential for rain is in the forecast for the next two weeks... more »
MSU names AgBioResearch assistant director
Michigan State University has named James Averill, considered a longtime leader in Michigan agriculture, assistant director of MSU AgBioResearch. A... more »
Water quality, pesticide spray drift expert to head Purdue ag college
Purdue has promoted one of its agriculture research deans who possesses expertise in water quality and pesticide spray drift to head its ag department... more »
FFVA convention registration opens
Registration is now open for one of the Sunshine State’s largest grower events. Scheduled for Sept. 25-27, the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Asso... more »
California grants available for sustainable pest management
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is accepting grant applications for a program promoting sustainable pest control practices. ... more »
USDA schedules fall NOSB meeting
The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) has scheduled its fall 2023 meeting, along with two virtual comment sessions for people unable to attend i... more »
Purdue ag barometer: farmer attitude worsens, prices fall
According to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, producer sentiment fell to its weakest reading since July 2022. Farmer se... more »
GrubMarket supports organic initiative with CCOF partnership
GrubMarket has formed a multi-year partnership with California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF), a nonprofit organization that advances organic agricu... more »
2023 season spotted lanternfly survey begins
The Penn State Extension Grape and Wine Team is calling on Mid-Atlantic region growers and vineyard owners to participate in a spotted lanternfly (SLF... more »
Retailer, general registration open for Organic Produce Summit
Retailer and general registration is open for the Organic Produce Summit, which features an expo, educational sessions, panels and a retailer roundtab... more »
California approves Certis Biologicals nematicide
California farmers have a new product for controlling the threat of nematodes in their fields, orchards and vineyards with the approval of MeloCon LC ... more »
Laser repellent helps deter birds
A high-tech solution is helping repel birds In May, Arkion Life Science announced it would cancel the registration for Avipel upon request from the... more »
