BHN Welcomes Rich Lamar to the Humic Research Team
On May 1, 2019, Dr. Richard Lamar joined Bio Huma Netics, Inc. (BHN) as Senior Director of Humic Research. He brings a tremendous amount of…
Industry News
UI Crops, Soils & Technology Field Day on June 7
The University of Idaho Crops, Soils and Technology Field Day at the UI Parma Research and Extension Center is June 7, 2019; 8:45 to 1:00…
New Deere Sprayers for MY 2020
John Deere is expanding the top end of its 4- Series Sprayers with the introduction of its biggest sprayer yet – the 1,600-gallon (6057 liter)…
Macro Plastics Offers Repair Classes in WA
Macro Plastics is hosting free classes with included lunch in Wenatchee and Yakima this month on how to repair Macrobins. Committed to reducing their impact…
USDA To Buy Frozen Carrots
The Agricultural Marketing Service has issued a solicitation for the procurement of diced carrots. Bids are due Wednesday, May 15, 2019 by 1:00 PM, Central Time. Questions regarding this…
USDA Grants and Resources for Going Organic
USDA Resources for Organic National Institute on Food and Agriculture (NIFA) USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) recently published the following funding opportunities…
SNAP Goes Online
For the first time, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants will be able to select and pay for their groceries online, during a two-year test…
Cover Crop Acreage Surged 50% in a 5-Year Period
The adoption of cover crops as a key soil health practice continues at a rapid rate throughout the U.S., according to data from the 2017 Census…
USDA Updates Frozen Specs
The USDA has updated the Commodity Specification for Frozen Vegetables. The update includes minor formatting adjustments, incorporates Amendments 1 and 2, clarifies existing labeling and…
Lessons on Becoming a Certified USDA Vendor
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) invites you to a live, interactive webinar on lessons learned in becoming an approved USDA Foods vendor. Each year, AMS…
