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Produce Safety Alliance adds Midwest Regional Extension Associate
Laurie George joined the Produce Safety Alliance May 17 as the Midwest Regional Extension Associate. George received her Master of Science degree and Ph.D. in Plant, Soils and Agricultural... more »
North Carolina Extension educates farmworkers on vaccinations
To educate North Carolina farmworkers about vaccination, and especially COVID-19 vaccination, NC State Extension is offering a new program called Get Informed and Decide or, in Spanish, Me Informo y Decido. The program is part of... more »
Bee Vectoring Technologies adds new territory manager in California
Bee Vectoring Technologies International Inc. announced May 18 that Michael Emrick has joined the company as territory manager for California. Emrick brings extensive agricultural experience and important crop and pest control certifications, which position him... more »
Western Growers selects 13 companies for first Harvest Automation cohort
Western Growers has selected 13 innovators for the inaugural cohort of its Global Harvest Automation Initiative, a groundbreaking project that aims to automate 50% of specialty crop harvest within 10 years by accelerating the commercialization... more »
Anna Katharine Mansfield appointed associate director of Cornell AgriTech
Anna Katharine Mansfield, an enologist known for her work in elevating the success of New York state’s craft beverage industry, has been appointed associate director of Cornell AgriTech, effective July 1. As an associate professor of... more »
Current issues in Pennsylvania berry crops pinpointed
As with last year, frost protection of strawberry blossoms has been a challenge for many Pennsylvania growers given the wind that accompanied our cold temperatures. While some blossoms have been lost, most growers are reporting... more »
Ag groups urge Washington governor to reopen farms, lift restrictions
Washington state’s leading agricultural groups are appealing to Gov. Jay Inslee to repeal recently renewed COVID-19 emergency rules for farm workers using temporary housing following his announcement that the state will loosen restrictions for fully... more »
TV series takes viewers behind the scenes with Georgia farmers
Explore the bounty of Georgia agriculture from the comfort of home in a series debuting on Georgia Public Broadcasting channels statewide. Sponsored by Georgia Grown, the marketing and economic development arm of the Georgia Department... more »