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NC Agricultural Sciences Center named for longtime ag commissioner Steve Troxler
North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler was recently honored by the N.C. General Assembly and Gov. Roy Cooper by the passage and signing of HB 137 that named the new Agricultural Sciences Center in Raleigh... more »
Here’s what to monitor in Pennsylvania strawberry fields
The strawberry crop growth stage varies a lot across Pennsylvania right now. Which issues you should watch for may be very different on various farms. However, here are some issues to be aware of, including... more »
Virtual Ag Tech Expo – The Future of Farming scheduled for May 10-11
Ag Tech Expo – The Future of Farming, is a virtual event to be held from the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Southwest Florida Research and Education Center on May 10-11.... more »
Demolition progress being made at tornado-damaged LSU AgCenter facility
One year after a nighttime tornado destroyed several buildings at the Louisiana State University AgCenter Dean Lee Research and Extension Center near Alexandria, progress is being made to fully restore facilities. AgCenter Central Region director... more »
Damage assessments pending as Michigan endures sub-freezing conditions
Despite another day of low-20 temperatures, fruit leaders say overall crop damage won’t be known for a couple of weeks. An April 22 Michigan Farm Bureau report indicated Michigan fruit growth development is ahead by... more »
Sal Giumarra, California grape industry icon, dies at 95
Sal Giumarra, who for 50 years led the Giumarra family grape-growing operation, died at age 95 in Bakersfield, California on March 25. During his tenure as president of Giumarra Vineyards, Sal oversaw the company's expansion... more »
Earth Day brings to mind the need to preserve soil health
For those of us fortunate to be working in the agriculture industry, our everyday is Earth Day. We have a connection to the earth unlike any other. Almost all... more »
United Fresh sets ‘Reimagine Connections’ with regional gatherings, online content
With California’s continued limitation on conventions and expos, United Fresh is launching Reimagine Connections, a new program bringing members together in-person at smaller regional events, and online for education, networking and innovation events. Reimagine Connections... more »