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Collaboration, networking for women in ag touted by SC Women’s Agriculture Network

Clemson University’s Cooperative Extension aims to support women in agriculture through the S.C. Women’s Agriculture Network (S.C. WAgN). Women comprise more than 14 percent of total producers and are taking a more active role in... more »

Work group to boost adoption of safer, sustainable pest control in California

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation and California Department of Food and Agriculture launch a broad new work group to accelerate the systemwide adoption of safer, sustainable pest control practices. According to a news release,... more »

CMI Orchards releases Flavogram, a ‘new way of experiencing apples’

Wenatchee, Washington-based CMI Orchards has released a new program, Flavogram, to help consumers compare apples to apples. Flavogram is a tasting guide that describes the flavor journey of each apple from the first bite to... more »

New online fruit production series introduced by Ohio State University

Ohio State University South Centers is hosting a new online series focused on fruit production beginning March 23 with blueberries, then continuing with blackberries on March 30, and finally concluding with raspberries on April 6.... more »

Colorado ag department fills two key management roles

The Colorado Department of Agriculture has announced the placement of new staff members into two key management roles within CDA’s Markets and State Fair divisions. Danielle Trotta has been selected to lead Colorado Department of Agriculture... more »

WSU minority and under-represented students in viticulture, enology get boost

A three-way partnership between Woodinville Wine Country, Chateau Ste. Michelle, and DeLille Cellars will aim to recruit students from diverse backgrounds for WSU’s wine science program. As racial justice protests erupted across the country last... more »

Women urged to respond to Weathering Stress in Agriculture – 2021 Questionnaire

The University of Minnesota Extension-Women in Ag Network, American Agri-Women, Minnesota Agri-Women District 11, and Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center are collecting data to learn more about women in agriculture’s resiliency to stress.... more »

Georgia blueberry growers to vote on continuation of assessment

Georgia’s blueberry producers can vote until March 30 on the continuation of the Georgia Commission Blueberry Marketing Order. This allows for the assessment of blueberries produced in Georgia. Growers who annually produce and market 2,000... more »