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Tian joins UCCE as viticulture advisor in Kern County, California

Tian Tian has been named the University of California Cooperative Extension viticulture advisor in Kern County, beginning Jan. 4. Tian previously served as a graduate research assistant at Oregon State University in Corvallis, where she conducted exp... more

University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture releases 2 new winegrapes

Two new winegrapes from the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offer novel commercial options that are adapted for growing in Arkansas vineyards. Indulgence is a white winegrape that produces wines with a muscat flavor, said Joh... more

New York state announces Pollinator Protection Plan Update

The New York State Departments of Agriculture and Markets, Environmental Conservation (DEC), and New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) announced Feb. 1 the 2020 Pollinator Protection Plan Update.. The 2020 Po... more

Jill McCluskey named editor of the American Journal of Agricultural Economics

Helping share and expand knowledge of the economics of food, agriculture, and natural resources, Jill McCluskey, Regents Professor and Director of the School of Economic Sciences at Washington State University, is the newest editor of the American ... more

IRS reverses course; H-2A wages now eligible for FFCRA tax credit

The IRS has reversed course on its interpretation of whether H-2A wages are eligible for the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) tax credit. On Jan. 28, the IRS issued new guidance in the form of an FAQ stating that employers are entit... more

Ontario farmers donate $25,000 to Second Harvest to help families

Ontario’s fruit and vegetable growers have made a $25,000 donation to help hungry Ontarians struggling to make ends meet this winter. According to a news release, the contribution from the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association (OFV... more

OSHA issues stronger COVID-19 guidance

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued stronger COVID-19 Guidance. Protecting Workers: Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace was posted Jan. 29. Summary: This guidance is intended t... more