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Vive Crop Protection has distribution pact with Helena Agri-Enterprises

Vive Crop Protection recently added Helena Agri-Enterprises to its distribution network as part of Vive’s growth strategy throughout the United States. Dan Bihlmeyer, VP Global Sales at Vive Crop Protection says, “Adding the breadth and depth ... more

MSU research technologist Denise Ruwersma honored by Michigan Pomesters

A valued research worker was honored by the Michigan Pomesters group July 29 at its RidgeFest 2021 farm tour event. Michigan State University (MSU) Extension educator Phil Schwallier presented his former staff member Denise Ruwersma with the Michi... more

Potential impact of inheritance legislation on family farms analyzed

A new report by the Agricultural and Food Policy Center at Texas A&M University, AFPC, in the Department of Agricultural Economics in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences analyzes how some legislative proposals about how inheritance and e... more

Certis Biologicals names Claudia Oceguera chief administrative officer

Certis Biologicals announced Aug. 3 the appointment of Claudia Oceguera as chief administrative officer. Oceguera joins the Columbia, Maryland-based headquarters and leadership team and will oversee the company’s global financial management, pl... more

IFG, a fruit-breeding company renowned for inventing the Cotton Candy and Sweet Globe grapes, announced Aug. 3 it has expanded its Commercial Team with the addition of Elena Aguaron in the newly created position of Regional Commercial Manager, Americ... more

USDA Invests $15M in Klamath River Basin due to drought

USDA is investing $15 million for a new drought pilot to assist agricultural producers impacted by worsening drought conditions to provide relief to impacted California and Oregon producers in the Klamath River Basin. The announcement ... more

Agricultural updates to be presented in New Mexico at Los Lunas field day

Tomatoes, chile, grapes, potatoes and other crops, along with beneficial insects, are among the discussion topics at this year’s field day at New Mexico State University’s Agricultural Science Center in Los Lunas. The field day will begin with... more