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Mecum Gone Farmin’ Fall Premier vintage tractor auction set

The 2021 Mecum Gone Farmin’ Fall Premier vintage tractor auction will be held at the Bend XPO venue on the Mississippi River in East Moline, Illinois, on Nov. 11-13. [caption id="" align="alignright" width="350"] A 1932 Keck-Gonnerman 30-60 N (L... more

Virginia shines at 2021 Sunbelt Ag Expo in Georgia

Virginia’s historical significance in agriculture is widely known, and the state is a major contributor to the industry’s current technological innovations and sustainable practices. This reputation garnered Virginia the designation of “Spotlig... more

Illinois’ Chris Doll’s legacy marked with endowed scholarship

One year after his passing, the Chris Doll Scholarship has been enhanced to an endowment fund through donations, guaranteeing annual scholarship opportunities for the next generation of students pursuing careers in horticulture. “Chris Doll’s ... more

Donations to Washington Apple Education Foundation matched

Donations made to the Washington Apple Education Foundation will be matched this month thanks to the generosity of three tree fruit industry companies. The match is made possible by CMI Orchards, Fine Americas and Orchard-Rite. Matched donations... more

Organic farm group, USDA collaborate on research priorities

Organic Farming Research Foundation has entered in a three-year cooperative agreement with USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). OFRF will be tasked with analyzing Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) and Org... more

Washington state on guard after possible spotted lanternfly find

Washington State Department of Agriculture is asking the public to keep a watch for spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula), a potentially destructive pest that may have been observed in the Omak region. Spotted lanternfly (SLF), a native to Asia, a... more

Researchers join $7.6M study on impact of smoke on grapes, wine

Washington State University researchers are part of a team of West Coast university collaborators that received a $7.6 million grant to study the impact of smoke exposure on grapes, a project that will provide critical knowledge to grape growers and ... more