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WSU searching for founding chair of new wine department
The newly approved Department of Viticulture and Enology at Washington State University (WSU) has a new job posting for a founding department chair to lead and guide the unit’s research, teaching and outreach. “The creation of a new department... more
NC Crop Loss Program now includes losses from April 2021 freeze
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Agricultural Crop Loss Program has been expanded to include farmers in six western counties that suffered freeze or frost damage to their agricultural commodities from April 2 to April 21, 2021... more
Beeflow pollination program produces over 50% larger blueberries
Beeflow has shared the first-round results of research involving Beeflow pollination services for blueberry crops. The study, led by Lisa Wasko DeVetter, Ph.D., associate professor, Small Fruits, at Washington State University, was conducted acros... more
Farm Bureau celebrates National Ag Week
Spring is in the air around the country. Here in Washington, D.C., the cherry blossoms are about to bloom, and the city is once again buzzing with visitors. At the American Farm Bureau, we’re grateful to be hosting guests again as Farm Bureau membe... more
Report: US strawberry demand moving in positive direction
A new report from RaboResearch identifies short-term and long-term trends in the U.S. strawberry market. "Strawberry Demand Moving in the Ripe Direction" identifies several current conditions in the industry, including the following: Although... more
Seasonal Perishable Products Weekly Update released
The USDA Agricultural Marketing Services has released its U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement Seasonal Perishable Products Weekly Update for the week of March 13-19, 2022 This report provides trend analysis of the volume and prices of Seasonal Perishable... more
USApple publishes pollinator BMPs for apples
The U.S. Apple Association released March 21 its new publication, Pollinator Best Management Practices for Apples. The publication, created in partnership with the Honey Bee Health Coalition, can be viewed and downloaded here. Apples are an import... more