Naomi LaRose

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VINE Connect Field Day at West Side REC (Live AgTech Demos)

1 week ago | morningagclips.com | Naomi LaRose

This free event, organized by UCANR Innovate and Farmhand Ventures, will feature six agtech companies—HotSpot Ag, Spornado, Edete, CropVue, Verdi, and Bonsai Robotics—demoing field‑ready tools for irrigation, automation, disease detection, pollination, and more. (Courtesy image)FIVE POINTS, Calif. — On June 26, the VINE Connect program returns to California’s Central Valley with an agtech-focused field day at the UC ANR West Side Research & Extension Center in Fresno County.
Tour Minnesota’s First Farm-Scale Deep Winter Greenhouse

1 week ago | morningagclips.com | Naomi LaRose

This project, supported by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, brings together small- and medium-scale fruit and vegetable growers with University of Minnesota researchers from Extension, the College of Design and CFANS (College of Food Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences) to develop the next generation of innovative, sustainable winter food production technology. (Courtesy photo)ST. PAUL, Minn.
OSU Student Research Expands This Summer to New Rural Communities

1 week ago | morningagclips.com | Naomi LaRose

Molly Moody, a 2024 OSU Rural Scholar program participant, discusses a project with Cheryl Lively, county Extension director and family and consumer sciences educator for Greer County. Moody studied experiences and perceptions related to citizen journalism and rural news access in Mangum, Oklahoma. (Photo provided by Linnea Harvey, OSU Agriculture)STILLWATER, Okla.
Alliance Ag & Grain Hires Apprentice Through KFB’s RKAP

1 week ago | morningagclips.com | Naomi LaRose

Alliance Ag & Grain has apprenticeship opportunities for a grain elevator operator in Wright and an agronomy operator/driver in Haviland. (Courtesy image)MANHATTAN, Kan. — Alliance Ag & Grain has hired Kolt Washburn as an apprentice agronomy operator at its Lewis location. Washburn was hired through Kansas Farm Bureau’s (KFB) Rural Kansas Apprenticeship Program (RKAP).
More Compost Might Not Be What Garden Soil Needs

1 week ago | morningagclips.com | Naomi LaRose

Leaf compost or a 50-50 blend of food/yard compost have a balance of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium that is closer to that required by vegetables than manure or straight food compost. (Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash)BOZEMAN, Mont. — With spring arriving, gardeners are preparing soils for this year’s planting, and many love to apply compost, which can supply nutrients, feed microbial activity, help retain soil moisture and improve soil structure.
Ken Melban Promoted to California Avocado Commission President

1 week ago | morningagclips.com | Naomi LaRose

Melban joined the Commission in 2011 as director, issues management. In 2015 he was promoted to vice president, industry affairs and has served as vice president of industry affairs and operations, as well as co-executive leader of the organization, since late 2023. (Photo: California Avocado Commission)IRVINE, Calif. – The California Avocado Commission Board of Directors has promoted Ken Melban to be the organization’s president, effective May 22, 2025.
In the Cattle Markets: On Feed

1 week ago | morningagclips.com | Naomi LaRose

The recent market news is provided by Risk & Business Management Specialist Matthew Diersen from the Ness School of Management & Economics at the South Dakota State University. (Photo: Luke Thornton for Unsplash+)LAKEWOOD, Colo. — The Cattle on Feed report was released after the markets closed last Friday. The trade was expecting a smaller on-feed total compared to last year, with both placements and marketings down a similar percentage to a year ago.
Nathan Lund Honored as Outstanding Teacher of the Year

1 week ago | morningagclips.com | Naomi LaRose

From left to right: MAITC Education Specialist Keri Sidle, Nathan Lund, MAITC Education Specialist Sue Knott. (Courtesy photo)ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) is proud to announce Nathan Lund of Glacial Hills Elementary in Starbuck, MN as the recipient of the 2025 Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award. This honor recognizes K-12 educators in Minnesota who creatively integrate agriculture concepts into their classrooms.
Rural California Still Missing Out on Food and Phone Aid

1 week ago | morningagclips.com | Naomi LaRose

Cliq Mobile is a nationwide telecom company providing affordable connectivity to underserved communities through government programs. (Courtesy image)Rural California feeds the nation, yet many farm counties remain digitally starved.
Join the Fun at the Original South Dakota BBQ Championships

1 week ago | morningagclips.com | Naomi LaRose

The public is invited to join in the fun by sampling entries in both the Backyard BBQ and the F.A.T. Chili Challenge. (Courtesy image)HURON, S.D. – The Original South Dakota BBQ Championships will be held in conjunction with Wheel Jam at the South Dakota State Fairgrounds on June 6-7. The event promises big flavor and fun for all ages. The Kids Que is a hands-on opportunity for youth to fire up the grill and show off their BBQ skills.