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Valent U.S.A. has named John Smith as its new vice president of sales, a role in which he will lead and direct the sales for Valent’s products across North America. He will also serve as Valent’s ...
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced updates to the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Farm Loan Programs, effective Sept. 25, 2024. These changes are aimed at boosting financial stabili...
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Roger Duncan, a prominent UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) pomology farm advisor, retired on July 1 after 36 years of pioneering research and Extension work in tree fruit and nut crops. His contributio...
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Chestnut growers in Michigan are navigating pest management and weather variability as the season progresses, according to a report from Michigan State University (MSU) Extension.
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Michigan State University Extension is hosting its 2024 Chestnut Chat Summer Series, with the next session on Aug. 15 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The series offers seven interactive online meetings, f...
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The Midwest Chestnut Producers Council (MCPC) invites members and enthusiasts to its annual Harvest Picnic on Aug. 17, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lee and Verna Peck Farm near Battle Creek.
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On Monday, Dec. 9, the 2024 Farm Market Bus Tour, a prime event for farm marketers and agritourism enthusiasts, will provide fresh insights and networking opportunities.
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The Great Southeast Pollinator Census, a key citizen science project, is returning on Aug. 23-24. This initiative, led by the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension, invites participants from Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida to count pollinators and contribute crucial data for conservation efforts.
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As California braces for a potentially severe fire season, the UC Agriculture and Natural Resources (UCANR) Fire Network emphasizes the importance of preparing both homes and agricultural operations.
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BeeHero has launched an upgraded version of its Pollination Insight Platform (PIP) in-field sensing solution, which enables high resolution heat mapping of bee activity and features improved sensing and pollinator monitoring capabilities.
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