DROUGHT ASSISTANCE ...
Washington counties are disaster areas
Emergency support in surrounding counties/border states also available
SQUASHING DISEASE ...
New winter squash decline research
Specialists have identified an association between yield decline and disease symptoms
COLORS OF THE RAINBOW ...
USDA revises carrots standards
Revision adds more U.S. No. 1 grades to accommodate carrots of colors other than orange
RURAL DEVELOPMENT ...
$1.6 billion invested in rural electric infrastructure
Funding includes nearly $386 million for smart grid improvements
YOUTH IN AGRICULTURE ...
Holstein USA names Distinguished Junior Member semifinalists
Award is the highest honor given to members of the National Junior Holstein Association
AWARDS PRESENTED ...
Holstein Association USA names 2020 Elite Performers
In the award's seventh year, 330 cows have earned National Elite Performer honors
CONSUMER TRENDS ...
Organic fresh produce sales continue double digit growth
May sales and volume increased 16 percent from the same period in 2019
BEATING THE HEAT ...
Improved heat-resistant wheat varieties are identified
Research aimed to establish which wheat varieties responded best to high temps
CHEERS! ...