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Pear Bureau Northwest welcomes new marketing communications manager
Pear Bureau Northwest is pleased to announce Jim Morris has joined the organization as Marketing Communications Manager. Morris brings over 12 years of combined retailer and marketing experience to the Pear Bureau Northwest team. Most recently, Mo... more
New bacteria ID will help apple juice producers avoid spoilage
Apple juice lovers won’t be left with a bad taste, thanks to a new study that identifies three new bacteria species, one of which fouls up the flavor. The three new species – Alicyclobacillus mali, A. fructus, and A. suci – all belong to the... more
WineVit 2022 to be held in-person Feb. 7-10, Washington Winegrowers announces
The Washington Winegrowers Association plans to hold WineVit 2022 in-person Feb. 7–10 at the Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick, Washington. Formerly known as the Winegrowers Convention & Trade Show, WineVit is an annual opportunity... more
Bernadine Strik honored with Duke Galletta Award from NABC
Bernadine Strik, a veteran professor of horticulture and a berry crop specialist and researcher at Oregon State University, was honored with the Duke Galletta Award for Excellence in Horticultural Research by the North American Blueberry Council. ... more
Pandemic Response and Safety Grant program open to small producers
USDA announced Oct. 6 a Request for Applications for the new Pandemic Response and Safety Grant program and encourages eligible entities to apply now for funds. Applications must be submitted electronically through the grant portal at https://usda... more
West Central Michigan Research and Extension Center to host field day
Michigan State University and the new West Central Michigan Research and Extension Center will host an AgBioResearch and MSU Extension Field Day from noon to 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 19. The field day will allow the West Central Michigan Research... more
USDA introduces new insurance policy for farmers who sell locally
The USDA is rolling out a new insurance option specifically for agricultural producers with small farms who sell locally. The new Micro Farm policy simplifies record keeping and covers post-production costs like washing and value-added products. U... more
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