A new Species At Risk Partnerships on Agricultural Lands (SARPAL) intake is opening at 9 AM on May 14th. The Ontario Soil & Crop Improvement Association has more details.
- Be mindful not to move firewood and to report sightings of invasive species. If you’re travelling by vehicle to the U.S., don’t bring back unwanted pests.
- The Ontario Produce Marketing Association reports that consumer financial concern remains high with 64 per cent of consumers citing rising gas prices and their impact on overall budgets.
- A University of Georgia breeder and California farmers are growing proprietary blueberry varieties -- Pink Cosmo and Hunkaberry -- for Oppy.
- The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association is launching a new national Kids FarmSafe Week, presented by BASF Agricultural Solutions, from May 13-19.