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Annual field day to feature University of Georgia research

Georgia farmers can learn about agricultural research while interacting with University of Georgia scientists during the annual Sunbelt Field Day in Moultrie, Georgia, on Thursday, July 25. From 8:30 a.m. to noon, UGA agriculture special... more

Ontario to improve crop production by fighting plant diseases

Ontario's government is investing in research to develop new practices and on-farm solutions for fruit, vegetable and field crop farmers to prevent or control costly crop diseases and pests and improve production practices. The $1.3 million investmen... more

NMSU plans Center of Excellence on Sustainable Food and Agricultural Systems

Treating inflammation in livestock by supplementing their diet with capsaicin-rich chile peppers. Using industrial hemp to suppress the growth of weeds and soil-borne pathogens. These are potential examples of value-added agriculture that may become ... more

Suzi Spahr named executive director of NAFDMA

The North American Farmers' Direct Marketing Association (NAFDMA) has named a new executive director. "It is with great pleasure that I present to you NAFDMA's new Executive Director Suzi Spahr," said Stephanie Quinn, NAFDMA president. NAFDMA... more

Update: Industry reacts to DOL proposed rule to streamline H-2A program

The Department of Labor (DOL) on July 15 proposed a rule to "modernize and improve" the H-2A Temporary Agricultural Labor Certification Program. According to the proposal, the reforms would: Streamline the H-2A application process by mandatin... more

United Fresh promotes Griffin to VP, education and program management

The United Fresh Produce Association has promoted Amanda Griffin to vice president, education and program management. Griffin joined the association in the fall of 2013 to support the organization’s meetings and member programs. “Amanda has pr... more

Less than $3 a day to eat USDA-advised fruit, veggies

Every 5 years, USDA and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services release a new version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans with information and recommendations about how individuals can achieve a healthy diet. During 2019, the 2020 Diet... more