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2024-10-18
Do Adult Cicadas Actually Feed on Anything?
Every so often, cicadas emerge above ground and blanket the earth with their exoskeletons while emitting a high-pitched chirp from sunrise to sunset. The periodical cicadas in the genus
Magicicada... Read more
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2024-09-12
USDA Commemorates 100 Years of Contributions to the Grape Industry
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2024-07-27
USDA Research Identifies Moths that Slow the Spread of Invasive Fern
The invasive Old World climbing fern was introduced to Florida’s ecosystem from southeast Asia around 1965. It soon dominated the state’s native vegetation, infesting more than 100,000 acres in a... Read more
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2024-07-26
India: Helping farmers avoid bad onions
Onions are a staple of many Indian dishes. Fluctuating prices have angered farmers and consumers – leading to protests and even political upheaval. Could improved storage help stabilize this volatile... Read more
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2024-07-25
USDA Research Identifies and Tracks Moth Species That Can Destroy Packaged Food
Plodia interpunctella, better known as the Indian Meal Moth, is normally found where you store your grains. This means that it can move through tiny openings in plastic or cardboard packages in your... Read more
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2024-07-25
Chilean fruit exports grow 9% in first semester of 2024
Chile's agricultural sales abroad in the first semester of 2024 amounted to over US$ 7 billion, almost 9% more than in the same period of 2023 thanks in part to a public-private cooperation strategy... Read more
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2024-07-25
Improved weather boosts corn crop conditions
Corn and soybean crops are experiencing better conditions due to improved weather. USDA reports indicate a positive trend, promising a fruitful season for farmers. Read more
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2024-07-23
Fruit flies impact Manitoba berry crops
The fruit flies are here — and they’re disturbing the economy. Read more
2024-07-23
USDA Cites United Vegetable Produce Inc. in New York for PACA Violations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on United Vegetable Produce Inc., Brooklyn, N.Y., for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). These sanctions... Read more
2024-07-23
Soybean Management Field Days
The 2024 Soybean Management Field Days will take place August 13 to August 16. Hosted by the Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) and Nebraska Extension, the field days offer a unique opportunity for farmers... Read more
2024-07-23
USDA Files Action Against Smile Onion 7 Inc. in Maryland for Alleged PACA Violations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Smile Onion 7 Inc. for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). The company,... Read more
2024-07-22
USDA Sets Referendum Dates for Amendments to the Tart Cherries Marketing Order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that it will conduct a referendum Aug. 26-Sept. 16, 2024, on proposed amendments to the federal marketing order for tart cherries grown in... Read more