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2020 Childhood Agricultural Injuries Fact Sheet released
About every three days, a child dies in an agriculture-related incident, and each day, at least 33 children are seriously injured according to the 2020 Childhood Agricultural Injuries Fact Sheet compiled by the National Children’s Center for Rura... more
MDARD director urges USDA to use funds to support Michigan growers, farmers
As Michigan’s food and farming community was already struggling to overcome the severe weather and low commodity prices from 2019, the COVID-19 global pandemic created even more dire and daunting economic hardships for the state’s farmers, grower... more
Supplemental label issued for Verdepryn to control blueberry stem gall wasp
The new insecticide Verdepryn is a diamide insecticide based on the active ingredient cyclaniliprole. This is already labeled for use in blueberry against cutworms, fruitworms, Japanese beetle, blueberry maggot and other insect pests. The company ... more
Northwest Michigan growers adjust to coronavirus limitations
Spring has arrived and soon fruit trees will need to be planted, orchards will need to be managed, earlier crops like asparagus and strawberries will need to be harvested. In light of the current situation with the novel coronavirus, the virus tha... more
Will the coronavirus pandemic impact the US food supply chain?
Much has been recently written about our nation’s food supply and consumer hoarding. I will not repeat what has been said, but rather offer additional perspectives during this trying time. This subject could be examined from numerous angles an... more
USDA unveils tool to help rural communities address the COVID-19 pandemic
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue on April 13 unveiled a one-stop-shop of federal programs that can be used by rural communities, organizations and individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide ... more
United Fresh Start Foundation awards $25,000 to help children, families
The United Fresh Start Foundation has infused the fresh produce industry with 25 $1,000 COVID-19 Rapid Response FRESH Grants to increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables for children and families in need, while also creating opportunities for fo... more
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