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New UC strawberries have disease resistance, other traits

The Public Strawberry Breeding Program at the University of California, Davis, has released five new varieties that will help farmers manage diseases, control costs and produce plenty of large, robust berries using less water, fertilizer and pesticid... more

USDA: $16M set to support socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture ton July 16 announced up to $16 million in available funding to help socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers own and operate successful farms. Funding is made through the USDA’s Outreach and Assist... more

WSU Tree Fruit Research Field Day set for Aug. 7 in Rock Island

The Washington State University Tree Fruit Field Day is scheduled for Aug. 7 in Rock Island, Washington. This is an educational event for growers, packers, consultants, industry, university researchers and staff that highlights the latest research... more

Arkansas crops specialist McWhirt honored at international horticulture symposium

An Arkansas Extension horticulture specialist has been honored by the International Society for Horticultural Science with its 2019 Young Minds Award for best presentation. Amanda McWhirt, Extension horticulture crops specialist for the University... more

Farm safety check: Keeping children safe

According to the 2019 Childhood Agricultural Injuries Fact Sheet compiled by the National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety, every three days, a child dies in an agricultural-related incident, and each day, 33 chi... more

USDA notes record-breaking funding for 2019 Farm to School grants

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue said July 13 the award of more than $9 million in USDA Farm to School Program grants that increase the amount of healthy, local foods served in schools and create economic opportunities for ... more

Washington State University Tri‑Cities partners with Spanish winery

Washington State University (WSU) Tri‑Cities recently signed an agreement with Valdemar Family Wine Estates to explore educational opportunities for international collaboration in the field of wine science. Valdemar Family Wine Estates has locat... more