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National Weights and Measures Week – March 1-7

National Weights and Measures Week – March 1-7

The year 2020 began on a hopeful note – as all new years do. Very soon, however, it transformed into the year that introduced a “new normal” to the world as we know it. That’s why this year’s theme for the U.S. National Weights and Measures Week (March 1 – 7, 2021) is...

California farmers to share their soil health handiwork

California farmers to share their soil health handiwork

A group of California farmers will share their experiences improving soil health in cotton production by growing cover crops, reducing tillage, applying compost and other practices during an online session at 11 a.m. Feb. 23.

USDA to Host December Webinars on Importing Specialty Crops

USDA to Host December Webinars on Importing Specialty Crops

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will host webinars on December 3 and 9 to highlight new procedures for submitting documents required for importing specialty crops into the United States. U.S. Customs and Border Protection...