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Florida growers prepare for winter weather
Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and University of Florida (UF/IFAS) Extension educates growers on how to protect their crops and prepare for winter weather at the upcoming Winter Weather School. This year, the event will address winter... more »
Ryan Talley elected Western Growers chairman
Western Growers is pleased to announce that Ryan Talley, co-owner and farm manager of Talley Farms, will assume the role of Chairman of the Board of Directors. Talley, who has been committed to agriculture for... more »
North American strawberry growers to meet in San Antonio
The North American Strawberry Growers Association (NASGA) will be meeting Jan. 19-22, 2020, at the Holiday Inn San Antonio Riverwalk., in San Antonio, Texas. The conference will begin on Sunday, Jan. 19, with registration and an... more »
Central Washington state blueberry pruning workshop set for Nov. 18
A central Washington state blueberry pruning workshop will be held Nov. 18, from 8 a.m.-11:30 a.m. at the Washington State University Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center, 24106 N. Bunn Road, Prosser, Washington 99350. This... more »
Timothy Weiser, active Pennsylvania grower, dies at age 69
Timothy Lee Weiser, age 69, of York Springs, died Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, at his home. He was born Aug. 14, 1950, in Carlisle, the son of the late M. Everett and Olive L. (Starry)... more »
UMass food scientist making strides in foodborne disease testing
University of Massachusetts Amherst food scientist Matthew Moore has received two grants from the USDA to apply new technology in an effort to more quickly detect and trace foodborne disease caused by noroviruses and bacteria.... more »
USDA issues block grants as part of broader disaster relief package
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will make available $800 million to agricultural producers in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia affected by hurricanes Michael and Florence. The state block... more »
Research demos, including drones, on tap at SW Florida open house
WHO: Southwest Florida farmers and the public will see and hear about the latest scientific discoveries and ongoing research at the Southwest Florida Research and Education Center. WHAT: Come to the University of Florida Institute of Food and... more »
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