crop management
NRCS to invest $21 million in drought relief efforts
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will invest approximately $21 million in additional... READ MORE »
How to prevent traffic collisions involving farm equipment
According to the Michigan State Police, between 150 and 212 traffic collisions involving farm equipment have occurred in the state each year since 200... READ MORE »
UW Extension fears job loss after proposed budget cuts
Proposed budget cuts have University of Wisconsin (UW) Extension educators worried about their future.Here's more from the Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based ... 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 »
Idaho growers receive RMP award
Shawn Walters and his brother Jeff Walters, co-owners of Walters Farm and Produce, received the 2015 wattsmart Business Partner of the Year in Idaho a... READ MORE »
WSPC hires Blua
The Washington State Potato Commission (WSPC) has hired Matthew Blua as its director of industry outreach.Blua's role will focus on providing technic... READ MORE »
Platform Specialty Products buys Arysta LifeScience
Platform Specialty Products, based in Miami, Florida, has completed its acquisition of Arysta LifeScience, based in Dublin, Ireland, for approximately... 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 »
Peel joins Arysta
Mark Peel has been appointed Arysta LifeScience's territory sales manger for the Delta sales region.Peel's primary role will focus on fungicide applic... READ MORE »
