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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
New marketing agreement for SnapDragon and RubyFrost apples
Crunch Time Apple Growers, the collective of growers responsible for SnapDragon and RubyFrost apples, has granted two Michigan-based apple packaging, shipping and marketing facilities – Applewood Fresh Growers LLC and Riveridge Produce Market... more
Novozymes, Anuvia Plant Nutrients bring bio-based nutrients to commercial ag
Novozymes, a biological solutions company, and Anuvia Plant Nutrients, a plant nutrient firm, announced Oct. 6 that they have joined forces to develop a range of combined biotechnologies that will reduce the need for synthetic fertilizers in commer... more
Colorado grant program to fund projects building on Colorado Proud brand
Applications are now open to Colorado farmers, ranchers, and food businesses looking to show they’re Colorado Proud. The Colorado Proud Marketing and Technical Assistance grant program will award competitive grants to Colorado food and agricultural... more