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USDA sets plenary speakers for 2020 Agricultural Outlook Forum

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced plenary speakers for the 2020 Agricultural Outlook Forum (AOF), to be held Feb. 20–21, 2020, in Arlington, Virginia, under the theme “The Innovation Imperative: Shaping the Future of Agricul... more

Phase One China trade agreement signed, supported by ag groups

The Phase One trade agreement between China and the U.S. was realized Jan. 15 during a formal White House signing ceremony with President Donald Trump and China's lead trade negotiator, Vice Premier Liu He. Upwards of 200 guests were in attendance... more

California Giant hires new CFO

California Giant Berry Farms recently added a new member to its Executive Team, welcoming Sean Martin as Chief Financial Officer to the growing company. [caption id="attachment_24048" align="alignright" width="413"] Sean Martin[/caption] Martin... more

International Trade Commission decision on cherry tariffs panned

U.S. senators from Michigan Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow on Jan. 14 strongly criticized the U.S. International Trade Commission's final decision not to institute tariffs against Turkish tart cherry exporters, which have been dumping low-quality d... more

Humfeld, Korson honored by Minor Crop Farmer Alliance

Two industry leaders were recently recognized for their outstanding volunteer work over two decades to ensure the U.S. specialty crop industry can maintain access to safe, cost-effective crop protection tools. [caption id="" align="alignright" wid... more

Marrone Bio gains approval of Stargus biofungicide in California

Marrone Bio Innovations (NASDAQ: MBII) (MBI), a sustainable bioprotection and plant health solutions company, said Jan. 14 that its patented Bacillus biofungicide, Stargus, has been fully reviewed by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation ... more

Helm Agro adds Jeff Krieger as regional sales manager for east Cornbelt

Helm Agro US, a global manufacturer of high-quality crop protection and fertilizer products, announces the hiring of Jeff Krieger as regional sales manager for the east Cornbelt. In his new position, Krieger will be responsible for crop protection ... more