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MSU co-hosts Michigan Beekeepers’ Association Virtual 2021 Conference

Michigan State University Extension will co-host the Michigan Beekeepers’ Association’s Spring Conference held virtually March 3-6, 2021. Beekeepers and people interested in learning more about beekeeping, honey bees, hive products, drone u... more

WSU partners with Netherlands, growers to improve orchard automation

Washington State University scientists are joining forces with researchers, fruit growers, and technology companies in the Netherlands and Washington State to solve major tree fruit challenges through orchard automation and robotics. On Feb. 3, 20... more

Several Michigan growers named to Migrant Labor Housing Board

Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director Gary McDowell appointed 14 members to the Migrant Labor Housing Advisory Board on Feb. 4. The appointees represent five agriculture seats, five migrant labor seats, and four seats f... more

Ohio Pawpaw Virtual Conference planned for April 17

Interested in learning more about pawpaw production in Ohio? Join Ohio State University South Centers and the North American Pawpaw Growers Association for the 2021 Ohio Pawpaw Conference on April 17, 2021. "Gain invaluable growing and production in... more

Pairwise raises $90M to bring new varieties to market

Pairwise announced Feb. 3 the closing of its $90 million Series B funding round, signaling a new frontier in healthy, sustainable food innovation. According to a news release, funding for the round was led by Pontifax Global Food and Agriculture T... more

Tax ramifications of PPP loans clarified in new congressional act

Rules are not as complex now that Congress passed a law in December 2020 that clarified interpretations on Paycheck Protection Program loans. The program designed to provide financial relief to businesses during the pandemic caused confusion for m... more

Gulf Coast Research and Extension Center Virtual Field Day is Feb. 10

The Gulf Coast Research and Extension Center Virtual Field Day will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 10 in lieu of a South Florida Vegetable Growers’ Meeting. According to a news release, this training was developed so that participants can come and... more