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Gov. Whitmer announces USDA disaster designation for five Michigan counties
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Nov. 27 that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has granted a disaster designation to five Michigan counties, which makes farm operators in those counties – as well as in several contiguous... more »
Winner of Round Two of Grow-NY food and ag business competition named
New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced Nov. 23 that animal science company Soos Technology of Kidron, Israel was named as the $1 million grand prize winner of Round Two of Grow-NY, a global food... more »
Northern California farmers’ markets show low risk for food contamination
A new study by UC Davis researchers finds a low risk of contamination of foodborne pathogens on produce and meat at northern California certified farmers' markets, but still finds cause for some concern. The study, published in... more »
Edwin Raak, Michigan fruit grower, aged 84, dies
Edwin E. Raak, 84, of Holland, Michigan, died in the early morning hours of Nov. 20, 2020, at Holland Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 10 years Randi (Comeau) Raak, and his sons... more »
Horticulture explores genetics of resistance to fire blight in apples
Sarah Kostick, Ph.D., is making great strides in the world of apple breeding at Washington State University. By investigating resistance/susceptibility to fire blight in apples to enable more efficient development of apple varieties with resistance... more »
Virtual workshops on Integrated Weed Management to be offered
Integrated Weed Management workshops organized by Virginia Tech, University of Delaware, and University of Maryland will be held virtually via Zoom on Dec. 8 (first half of the meeting) and Dec. 15 (second half of the... more »
WSU water management survey: Okanogan, Methow, Walla Walla, Yakima basins
Washington State University scientists and collaborators will survey owners of irrigated farms this winter in the Okanogan, Methow, Walla Walla, and Yakima river basins. Insights from irrigators will help researchers develop innovations to foster water... more »
CMI Orchards provides free digital advertising tools to retailers
In late 2019, Wenatchee, Washington-based CMI Orchards launched a digital marketing strategy designed to directly target apple consumers and drive retail sales. According to a news release, in the most recent campaign, the participating retailer’s... more »
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