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The University of California, Davis, is No. 1 in the world for teaching and research in the area of agriculture and forestry, according to rankings released today by QS World University Rankings.
Monday, May 20
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BALTIMORE, Md.—GLOBALG.A.P. North America Inc. (GGNA), the USA and Canadian division of the world’s largest private sector standards organization for Good Agricultural Practice, announces that the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has recognized its Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA V4.0 - Fruit & Vegetables Sub-scope) and Produce Safety Standard (PSS V4.0) according to GFSI Guidance Document Sixth Edition, BI and D Scopes (Farming of Plants and Pre-Processing Handling of Plants respectively), for food safety and traceability.
Friday, May 17
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With the window to respond to the 2012 Census of Agriculture officially closing on May 31, the USDA is urging growers and ranchers not to miss this opportunity to be counted and help determine the future of farming in America. USDA has already received more than 2 million completed Census forms.
Thursday, May 16
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The 2012 drought that covered about 65 percent of the U.S. and which was a continuation of drought that began more than a year earlier in the Southwest has brought concern about water availability to the forefront more than ever before.
Wednesday, May 15
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McCAMMON, Idaho—A southeast Idaho canal company has completed a $4.8 million project to pipe irrigation water formerly moved through a network of open ditches.
Wednesday, May 15
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As the potato growing season begins, The Washington State Potato Commission (WSPC) will provide free Integrated Pest Management (IPM) supplies for Washington’s potato growers.
Tuesday, May 14
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ANN ARBOR, Mich.—FarmLogs, the leading agricultural tech startup that helps growers plan, manage and analyze their farm’s operations, announces the launch of its all-new mobile apps for Android and iOS devices. The apps make it incredibly easy to keep track of everything that happens in the field in real time. The FarmLogs apps are now available for free download in iTunesand in the Google Play store.
Tuesday, May 14
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Colorado potato beetles were found in volunteer potatoes late last week in the Parma area. So far, only overwintered adults have been observed, and they will do little damage to potatoes. Scouting should begin soon for eggs and for larvae, which can cause considerable damage to commercial potatoes.
Monday, May 13
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University of Idaho researchers have released 2013 Idaho recommendations for potato psyllids and zebra chip, a brief summary of 2012 findings and the monitoring plans for 2013.
Monday, May 13
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The 2012 drought—the worst this country has seen in decades—is now becoming the 2013 drought. In fact, 47 percent of the continental U.S.—including a good portion of the nation’s breadbasket—remains in some stage of drought, compared to roughly 37 percent a year ago, according to the April 30, 2013 U.S. Drought Monitor. In other words, many growers are starting off 2013 in worse shape than they were at the start of 2012.
Friday, May 10
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