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Speakers say COVID-19 having long-term effects on agriculture industry

While the global health pandemic had a devastating impact on international trade in 2020, there may be a silver lining. For the first time, policymakers now view the agriculture industry as national security. Speaking at the Florida Fruit & Ve... more

MDARD proposes classifying methomyl as a restricted use pesticide

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is proposing classifying all formulations of the insecticide methomyl as a restricted use pesticide. This recommendation was made due to widespread misuse of the product, which i... more

USDA seeks to boost cranberry resiliency amid climate change impact

Regardless of how you choose to incorporate cranberries into your meal or traditions, we can all agree it is a much sought-after item for Thanksgiving and other winter holidays. That's why researchers at the USDA's Agricultural Research Service are c... more

New agriculture sensor development platform launched

AgSensor Solutions, a platform company designed to help sensor creators move agricultural applications to market more quickly, has been formed by a collaboration of three established firms. The partners in the new venture are: AGD Consulting.... more

EcoFarm2022 will be held Jan. 19-22 in Monterey, California

EcoFarm2022, which will be held in Monterey, California, is open for registration. Connect with farmers and like-minded people, learn new skills, listen to visionary key speakers, exchange seeds, establish contacts and enjoy the beautiful grounds ... more

Stockton farm labor contractor arraigned on 15 felony counts

Alfredo Casas, 62, of Stockton, California, has been arraigned on 15 felony counts of insurance fraud, grand theft and tax evasion. Casas allegedly underreported payroll for his farm labor contracting business by over $1 million, resulting in a subst... more

Aubrey Rasch crowned 2022 Michigan Apple Queen

Aubrey Rasch of Lowell, Michigan, has been crowned the 2022 Michigan Apple Queen. Reaghan Dolphin of Gowen, Michigan, is first runner-up. Rasch is the daughter of Duane and Deborah Rasch, and is a student at Lowell High School. She is the daughter... more