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$250,000 in grants available to address pest issues in West
The Western Integrated Pest Management Center is making about $250,000 in grant funding available to individuals and organizations developing IPM resources. The request for applications was posted on the center’s website at www.westernipm.org. Proposals will... more »
USDA prepares for Hurricane Matthew
The USDA reminds farmers and ranchers, families and small businesses that could potentially be affected by Hurricane Matthew that USDA has several programs that provide assistance before, during and after disasters. USDA staff in the... more »
MAC searches for next Apple Queen
Women with a connection to the Michigan Apple industry are encouraged to apply for the 2017 Michigan Apple Queen title. The application deadline is Friday, Oct. 14. The new queen will be crowned at the... more »
Congress ratifies treaty on plant genetic resources
First signed by President George W. Bush, and pending for nearly 15 years, U.S. Congress has now ratified the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture. According to the American Seed Trade Association... more »
Governor Snyder declares October as Michigan Apple Month
Governor Rick Snyder has again declared October as Michigan Apple Month. With more than 11.3 million apple trees in commercial production, covering 35,500 acres on 825 family-run farms in Michigan, apples are the largest fruit... more »
CIAB restricts 29 percent of tart cherry crop
The Cherry Industry Administrative Board (CIAB) has recommended that USDA restrict 29 percent of the 2016/17 tart cherry crop. Actual U.S. production for the year was 341.3 million pounds, 10 million pounds less than the... more »
Lodi Winegrape Commission names new executive director
The Lodi Winegrape Commission, which represents more than 750 winegrape growers and 85 wineries in the Lodi American Viticulture Area (AVA), has appointed Wendy Brannen as executive director. Brannen... more »
Canadian bee expert joins OSU pollinator health programs
An expert on bee pollinators has arrived at Oregon State University to fill a new Extension position focused on improving the health of honey bees and other pollinating insects. Andony Melathopoulos comes to OSU from... more »
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