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American Agri-Women (AAW), a national coalition of women in agriculture, is now accepting applications for its next cohort of the Road to Influence program.
This program is a leadership development...
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Tree nut markets experienced varied price movements in the week ending Aug. 23, according to Stratamarkets market update that included information on almonds, walnuts, pecans and other nut crops.
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As harvest time approaches, monitoring nut maturity, weather conditions, irrigation management, pest/disease, equipment and field preparation are all important. ...
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In recognition of Extreme Heat Awareness Month this July, the Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) is urging agricultural employers and workers to prioritize heat safety and prevent sun and heat illnesses.
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The USDA has shared that it plans to celebrate 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer, a UN-designated initiative highlighting the vital role women play in global food production. The camp...
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The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is proposing revisions to the regulations governing the inspection and certification of fresh fruits, vegetables and other products under Section 8e. The ...
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Pests and diseases can also thrive in certain conditions and as we all know, they are unwanted in orchards. ...
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The greatest stress point in farm succession planning is communication. Fortunately, communication strategies can minimize conflicts and the breakdown of trust by having a written family mission and values statement; a written farm employment, management and ownership plan and regularly scheduled meetings. ...
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