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Gromark, Indigo Ag expand farmers’ access to carbon farming opportunity

Indigo Ag announced Aug. 10 a joint effort to spur participation in the growing market for agricultural carbon. Under this collaboration, the Growmark System’s network of FS branded retailers will help farmers navigate an increasingly complex soil ... more

AgBiome submits Esendo Fungicide for EPA registration

AgBiome, a developer of products from the Earth's microbial communities, announced Aug. 10 the submission of Esendo Fungicide, its next product, to the EPA for review. Pending EPA registration, Esendo Fungicide will be the first combination produc... more

Organic growers to speak on challenges of scaling at OGS 2021

The first in a series of educational sessions at Organic Grower Summit presented by Western Growers and OPN, “Organic Grower Perspectives on the Challenges of Scaling” will focus on the issues growers face in expanding their business to meet the ... more

Michigan Small Fruit and Hops Inventory Survey results shared

Michigan’s fruit acreage continues to evolve with the addition of saskatoons and hops in the most recent Small Fruit and Hops Survey conducted by the National Agricultural Statistics Service. Other fruit included in the most recent survey include b... more

US Highbush Blueberry Council election results shared

The United States Highbush Blueberry Council regional member ballots have been counted and results have been submitted to the USDA for final consideration and appointment by the Secretary of Agriculture. Those who received the most votes in their re... more

Gowan’s commercial opportunities grow with purchase of Isagro S.p.A.

Yuma, Arizona-based Gowan Co. announced Aug. 9 the finalization of the purchase of Isagro S.p.A. Isagro is now a privately owned company controlled by Gowan. In the coming months, Gowan will integrate the Isagro business. The purchase expands Gowa... more

Monterey County agriculture drops below $4B in value

Monterey County, California, agriculture saw reductions in 2020, largely due to the impacts of wildfire and COVID-19. The 2020 Crop & Livestock Report reflects a significant decline in production value, which totaled a little more than $3.9 bi... more