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Empire Farm Days’ Virtual Soil Health Center programs set

WEB“The Soil Health Center has been part of Empire Farm Days since 2015,” said Joseph Amsili, New York Soil Health extension associate. “We are grateful that this …

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New technology provides first-ever snapshot of fumigants' impact …

WEB(Sponsored) Soil fumigation is highly effective at managing soil pests that cause crop disease. However, it is regularly accused of doing more harm than good to …

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California on-farm soil health practices aided by grant funds

WEBThe program incentivizes implementation and demonstration of on-farm soil health practices that sequester carbon, reduce greenhouse gases and improve soil …

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New Mexico ag department opens Healthy Soil Program grant …

WEBThe New Mexico Department of Agriculture is accepting grant applications for its Healthy Soil Program, which was created in the 2019 Healthy Soil Act. The act’s …

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Online, in-person events focus on soil health

WEBWashington State University will co-host a series of events across the state in February to advance soil health practices and knowledge. SoilCon, now in its fourth …

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Patchwork Farms offers healthy fresh produce for residents lacking

WEBAn urban farm in a low-income Atlanta neighborhood is working to make healthy fruits and vegetables more accessible to the community. Jamila Norman, …

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VitTellus Bio, a new soil health test, launched

WEBA&L Canada Laboratories Inc. announced July 7 the launch of VitTellus Bio, a new soil health test for the agriculture industry that quantifies soil microbial populations …

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How to enhance soil health in a high tunnel

WEBWoodstock Orchards in Windham County, Connecticut, is a diversified, 100-acre orchard and vegetable farm. In 2012, the farm’s owner, Doug Young, attended a …

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Healthy soil, tech help Southern Valley survive tight times

WEBMaintaining healthy soils and conserving water and electricity are important components of Southern Valley’s operations. Plant nutrition is monitored via sap …

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Acadian, Koppert partnership to expand biostimulant access

WEBAcadian Plant Health, a biostimulant technologies provider, has announced a strategic distribution partnership with Koppert USA, a biological crop protection and …

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Farm Medicine Center staffer selected to ag safety board

WEBMelissa Ploeckelman. Melissa Ploeckelman, an outreach specialist with the National Farm Medicine Center, Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, has been elected …

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USDA studies health benefits of pickled cucumbers

WEBJennifer Fideler, a graduate research assistant at ARS’s Food Science Research Unit, packs pickles in jars. Photos: USDA ARS. Research on potential health …

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Study shows heart health benefits for strawberries

WEBNitrites in strawberries may help the heart health of consumers. Results from a study funded by the California Strawberry Commission (CSC) suggests a responsive …

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‘No risks to public health’ from glyphosate, EPA says

WEBOn April 30, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said it “is taking an important step in the agency’s review of glyphosate.” According to a news release, …

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Douglas Plant Health’s new name is DPH Biologicals

WEBAt the Biostimulants World Congress on Nov. 30, Douglas Plant Health announced it has changed its name to DPH Biologicals. The new name recognizes the …

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Manure application study aims to improve food safety

WEBNew field research out of Clarkson University in upstate New York is taking a look at how microbes can travel from manure application sites to downwind produce. The research …

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Vegetables by Bayer promotes ‘Mind Your Melon podcast series

WEBTo help educate farmers about mental health and the importance of taking proactive steps to mitigate their stress before it becomes overwhelming, Vegetables by …

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17th annual Agriculture Safety Day scheduled in Washington state

WEBSpanish – Feb. 3rd & 10th, 2021. Cost: $25. For more information about Agriculture Safety Day, or if you are interested in being an exhibitor or sponsor for this …

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Syngenta adds Global Vegetable Seeds Quality Control Lab in Idaho

WEBOne hundred guests toured the lab on July 22. Syngenta’s investment in global seed health at the site expands on the $30 million Trait Conversion Accelerator, …

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Actor Nick Offerman promoting soil, regenerative ag

WEBOfferman, a former Parks and Recreation TV series star who grew up on an Illinois farm, promotes regenerative agriculture by portraying worn-out topsoil healed by …

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Wholesale Apples Give Way to Variety, Agritainment

WEBFor 30 years, Peter Barton was a commercial apple grower with 200 acres of apples. “It was easier then,” he said. “We were properly equipped, our minds were focused and we …

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California Sues Makers of Potato Chips, Fries Over Acrylamide

WEBThe law requires businesses to provide “clear and reasonable” warnings before exposing people to known carcinogens or reproductive toxins. The defendants in the lawsuit are …

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