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Rise in ag ‘channels’ shown in new consumer food insights
As part of the Local and Regional Food Systems Response to COVID-19 project, in the fall of 2020 a team of researchers conducted a national survey of over 5,000 households. The survey provides important insights into how the pandemic changed the w... more
Benefits of new biocontrols applicator welcomed by strawberry growers
Koppert’s new applicator for predatory beneficials in protected strawberry crops, Natutec Drive, has produced some excellent results in its first commercial season in the United Kingdom. Feedback from growers shows the Natutec Drive has proved t... more
2022 Pennsylvania Grape and Wine Industry Winter Conference set
The 2022 Pennsylvania Grape and Wine Industry Winter Conference will be presented by the Pennsylvania Wine Marketing and Research Program Board, in partnership with Penn State University Extension. Held on March 2-3 at the Penn Stater Hotel and Co... more
March 12 is date set for Mid-Ohio Small Farm Conference
Ohio State University (OSU) Extension Mid-Ohio Small Farm Conference, "Sowing Seeds for Success," is scheduled for March 12. This new and small farm conferences provide connections that will last long after the event, organizers said in a news relea... more
Razor Tracking recommended by John Deere as preferred Operations Center link
John Deere customers now have the ability to see their support vehicles and non-powered equipment alongside JDLink enabled equipment in Operations Center by integrating Razor Tracking devices. "Back on September 9th... more
2021 was warmer and wetter than average in Georgia
In 2021, Georgia experienced its coldest year since 2014, with an average temperature of 64.5˚ Fahrenheit. But the temperature was still well above the long-term average of 63.4˚ F and ranked the 20th warmest year overall since statewide record... more
Feb. 2 is date for virtual University of California Strawberry Research Meeting
The University of California Cooperative Extension will host its Annual Strawberry Production Research Meeting on Feb. 2 from 7:45 a.m.-noon. Join UCC Farm Advisor Mark Bolda and other university and field experts via Zoom in this virtual meeting ... more