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Speakers say COVID-19 having long-term effects on agriculture industry
While the global health pandemic had a devastating impact on international trade in 2020, there may be a silver lining. For the first time, policymakers now view the agriculture industry as national security. Speaking at... more »
MDARD proposes classifying methomyl as a restricted use pesticide
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is proposing classifying all formulations of the insecticide methomyl as a restricted use pesticide. This recommendation was made due to widespread misuse of the product, which... more »
Stockton farm labor contractor arraigned on 15 felony counts
Alfredo Casas, 62, of Stockton, California, has been arraigned on 15 felony counts of insurance fraud, grand theft and tax evasion. Casas allegedly underreported payroll for his farm labor contracting business by over $1 million,... more »
Aubrey Rasch crowned 2022 Michigan Apple Queen
Aubrey Rasch of Lowell, Michigan, has been crowned the 2022 Michigan Apple Queen. Reaghan Dolphin of Gowen, Michigan, is first runner-up. Rasch is the daughter of Duane and Deborah Rasch, and is a student at... more »
Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days return Feb. 2-3
The Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days are returning on Feb. 2-3 at Lake Michigan College's Mendel Center in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Hosted by the Michigan Grape Society and Michigan State University Extension this year's event will... more »
NYS Food Hub will improve access to healthy foods, support farmers
New York state announced Dec. 10 the "topping off" ceremony of the New York State Regional Food Hub in the Hunts Point neighborhood of the Bronx, where the final beam of the 60,000-square-foot, $40 million... more »
Michigan fruit growers honor Larry Gut, Ed Oxley
Michigan fruit growers gathered on Dec. 8 to honor two individuals for their outstanding contributions to fruit cultivation in the state. The late entomologist Larry Gut, best known for his work in mating disruption and... more »
Michigan fruit growers honor Larry Gut, Ed Oxley
Michigan fruit growers gathered on December 8 to honor two individuals for their outstanding contributions to fruit cultivation in the state. The late entomologist Larry Gut, best known for his work in mating disruption and... more »
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