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Dyer new agronomist for MPB
The Maine Potato Board (MPB) has hired Jake Dyer as its agronomist and crop and variety development specialist.Dyer will work with the University of M... READ MORE »
Matt McCallum receives Distinguished Service Award, Master Farmer Associate Award
Great American Media Services CEO Matt McCallum was recently honored at the 2015 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market EXPO for his long-standi... READ MORE »
YouTube channel ready for National Farm Safety Week
The 10 U.S. Agricultural Centers funded by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) are positioned to promote safety solution... READ MORE »
Report: U.S. honeybee colonies hit a 20-year high
Honeybees have been all over the news in recent years, and the news hasn't been good. Report after report has been released documenting colony decline... READ MORE »
United Fresh introduces Class 21 of Produce Industry Leadership Program
The United Fresh Produce Association is pleased to announce the 12 members of the 2015-2016 United Fresh Produce Industry Leadership Program Leadershi... READ MORE »
Free zebra chip webinar scheduled for May 7
On May 7, Texas A&M AgriLife Research educator Charlie Rush will present an overview of zebra chip research in the U.S. during a free webinar.This... READ MORE »
Online farm safety training now available
The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) is offering three online farm safety training courses free of charge until May 31 courtesy of Farm... READ MORE »
WPVGA elects new president
The Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) board of directors elected Andy Wallendal of Wallendal Supply as its 2015 president.W... READ MORE »
McCain’s $100 million expansion delayed
McCain Foods USA has put on hold development of a third production line, projected to cost $100 million, at their Burley, Idaho plant.McCain is contin... READ MORE »
Public meeting to address CCPR agenda scheduled for April 10
The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service in conjunction with the EPA is sponsoring a public meeting to provide information and receive public com... READ MORE »
