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Q&A: Honeybee health in 2024

WEBWhat’s the state of bee health in 2024? Elina Niño (EN): Beekeeping is a lot more challenging after the arrival of several pests including tracheal mites and varroa …

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Honeybee health nutrition guide available

WEBThe latest Honey Bee Nutrition Guide from the Honey Bee Health Coalition is designed to provide beekeepers important information available at their fingertips. The …

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Symposium offers latest in berry health research

WEBWhile the 9th Biennial Berry Health Benefits Symposium (BHBS) was postponed in 2021 due to COVID-19, berry research on health has continued through the pandemic and will be presented at the event …

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Natural products may be buzzworthy solutions for honeybees' …

WEBThe buzz about natural products is not just for humans. The USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) researchers from the Bee Research Laboratory in …

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FDA: Companies Must Stop Promoting Health Benefits of Cherries …

WEBOn Oct. 17, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent warning letters to 29 companies that manufacture, market or distribute products made from cherries and …

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Much-needed health care offered to Florida farmworkers

WEBIt all starts Jan. 22. Any farmworker can take advantage of the free screenings by going to Beth-El Farmworker Ministry, at 18240 U.S. Highway 301 in Wimauma from 8:30 a.m. to …

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New VitTellus BioSM Soil Health Test available

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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USDA Grant to Fund Up To $25 million in Colorado soil …

WEBImproving soil health can increase carbon sequestration, reduce agricultural runoff, decrease erosion, and support more productive, higher-yielding crops. The USDA and CDA have been working in …

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New Jersey soil health plans include blueberries, cranberries

WEBNew Jersey’s state soil, Downer, augered from a blueberry field in Atlantic County. A survey is being conducted to assess available expertise at Rutgers …

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Calcium improves tree health, fruit production

WEBCalcium is also important to cell health and cell wall strength — both of which improve fruit quality. CaTs® from Tessenderlo Kerley (TKI) Crop Vitality, is a clear, liquid fertilizer with 100 percent soluble calcium that …

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Washington State University releases roadmap for Soil Health …

WEBWashington Soil Health Initiative, recently funded with a $2.1 million annual allocation from the Washington State legislature and Gov. Jay Inslee, is a partnership …

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Health insurance options for farm families outlined

WEB“Loss of job-based health insurance coverage is a qualifying event to purchase coverage outside of the open enrollment period and this can be a cheaper …

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USDA awards projects for climate-smart ag and soil health

WEBUtah Soil Health Partnership: Utah Soil Health Network (Utah) Many of Utah’s dryland producers still practice summer fallow with frequent full width tillage …

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Washington soil health events cover diverse topics

WEBThe in-person events will offer regionally-specific soil health insights from experts and allow attendees a chance to connect with a community dedicated to …

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Florida farmworker health fair scheduled

WEBAt the health fair, farmworkers can get screened for chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, major depression, heart disease and Chagas …

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USDA finds CrabLife Powder demonstrably enhances plant health

WEBAccording to an Agricultural Solutions news release, beneficial gene expression was attributed to the high levels of chitin (≈25%) found in CrabLife Powder, potentially …

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Biome Makers debuts as a soil health company

WEBThe health index identifies precise microorganisms posing a threat to the crop, enabling a specific pest control program for that pathogen rather than a broad …

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Heliae Agriculture's shares soil health strategies during webinar

WEBAn audience of over 900 registrants came together on Nov. 17-18 to learn about soil health strategies and farm trial results from a variety of regions during Heliae …

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Virginia Extension helps farmers by providing mental health …

WEBAbout two years ago, the Virginia Beginning Farmer and Rancher Coalition, with Extension as its foundation, launched programming on farm safety and mental …

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DPH Biologicals is new name for Douglas Plant Health

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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Colorado producers, conservation districts pursue soil health …

WEBTo advance voluntary stewardship of working lands through the adoption of soil health practices, the Colorado Department of Agriculture announced Dec. 2 it has …

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