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Harvesting grapes after fall frost

Last year, the 2017 growing season was ended with low fall temperatures and fall frost before fruit was harvested, leaving the grapevines without a post-harvest foliated period. This year, a greater number of heat units were accumulated than in 2017,... more

Palla joins Arysta LifeScience as account representative

Arysta LifeScience North America recently added Daniel Palla as Key Influencer Account Representative – West. Based in California, Palla is responsible for working with corporate growers, pest control advisers, consultants and other influencers for... more

Michigan outlets cited for farm to institution achievements

Four institutions were recognized as the first-ever “Cultivate Michigan” awardees, for their efforts to source locally-grown food from Michigan farmers. Two hospitals, one senior program and one school district were commended for their participat... more

BoteGHATM mycoinsecticide launched, LAM expands

Certis USA has launched BoteGHATM mycoinsecticide for control of a broad spectrum of insect pests, including whiteflies, aphids and thrips on outdoor-grown vegetables, fruit, berries, tree nuts and other crops. The active ingredient of BoteGHA is a ... more

Report: Retaliatory tariffs will negate USMCA export gains

Market access improvements included in the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will lead to an expansion of U.S. agricultural exports by $450 million, mostly in the dairy and poultry sectors, according to a new analysis released today. Howe... more

Cherry Marketing Institute gets MSU Key Partner Award

The Cherry Marketing Institute (CMI) received the 2018 Key Partner Award from Michigan State University (MSU) Extension on Oct. 16 at the organization’s annual conference in Lansing, Michigan. The Key Partner Award recognizes those who have made s... more

Southwest Georgia farmers recover after Hurricane Michael

Just weeks after Hurricane Michael blew across southwest Georgia, area farmers have moved from a state of shock into full recovery mode. Before dealing with their own losses, many farmers in Decatur, Early, Miller, Mitchell and Seminole counti... more