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American Pecan Council seeks nominations for 22-26 term

Seats are coming open as some terms end in 2022. Members and alternates will be selected by majority vote and verified by USDA. more »

USDA Agriculture Outlook Forum Feb. 24-25

The forum will feature a keynote from Agriculture Secretary Vilsack, distinguished panelists, 30 breakout sessions and over 100 allied professionals sharing their perspectives on an array of topics. more »

Principles of Fruit & Nut Trees course registration still open

The virtual course begins Mar. 7 and covers everything from development to pruning to rest breaking, irrigation to fruit set, nutrition to pathogens and harvest. more »

World Ag Expo ‘a candy store’ for farmers

Back in person, the world's largest ag expo hosted more than 1,200 exhibitors, covering everything from robots and automated machinery to management software and more. more »

Almond Board of California announces 2022 elections

Two independent grower positions and one independent handler position on the Almond Board of California Board of Directors are to be decided in voting. more »

2022 National Ag Day Essay Contest winners announced

The contest helps support rural youth education and leadership programs, and entrants could submit a written essay or a video for the opportunity to win $1,000. more »

Industry looks skyward to take on major pest

USDA Agricultural Research Service is rebooting an old farming technique to fight navel orangeworm. more »