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Ag employers’ group shares plan to vaccinate H-2A temporary workers
The National Council of Agricultural Employers announced June 21 that the council’s ongoing collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control has resulted in another opportunity to protect farmworkers from COVID-19. “Earlier this year, NCAE m... more
State ag departments urge USDA to prepare food system for the future
The Arlington, Virginia-based National Association of State Departments of Agriculture expressed on June 21 its recommendations for a resilient, diverse and secure food supply system. Specifically, the National Association of State De... more
Nevada professor retires after establishing winegrape-growing legacy
University of Nevada, Reno’s Grant Cramer, professor emeritus with the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, is retiring after three decades of teaching and research that excelled Nevada’s reputation in the winegrape growing industr... more
Entomologists confirm new Asian giant hornet detection in Washington state
Entomologists from the Washington State Department of Agriculture and the USDA have confirmed the first report of an Asian giant hornet for 2021. This is the first confirmed report from Snohomish County and appears to be unrelated to the 2019/2020... more
Fruit sales track ahead of normal levels as produce demand is robust
While many aspects of the shopping trip have started to normalize, the weekly consumer demand for fresh fruits and vegetables continues to be robust compared with the 2019 pre-pandemic baseline. According to the May wave of the IRI primary shopper... more
GFVGA celebrating 25 years of service to Georgia’s produce industry
Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association is commemorating 25 years of service and advocacy to the Georgia produce industry. GFVGA will recognize this milestone on Aug. 21 at the UGA Tifton Conference Center with a reception, dinner, award... more
Iowa State University specialty crop specialist ready to work with growers
The newest commercial vegetable and specialty crop specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach knows the needs and concerns of the industry. Dan Fillius, who began his new role June 7, has spent the last three years as a produce s... more
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