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Land-Grant University Pesticide Safety Education Program Celebrates 50 Years

Scientists from the Weed Science Society of America have joined with the American Phytopathological Society, as well as the Entomological Society of America to recognize the 50-year anniversary of the national Land-Grant University Pesticide Safety Education Program.

September 23, 2014

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U.S. National Arboretum Focusing on Importance of Turfgrass

The U.S. National Arboretum has turned its attention to turfgrass. The Arboretum is focusing on putting together a Grass Roots exhibit, which will be the centerpiece of the larger Grass Roots Initiative, a four-year program that examines the environmental, economic, aesthetic and recreation benefits of turfgrass in landscapes.

February 3, 2014

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Irrigation Association Wrapping Up 2013 Agricultural Webinar Series

The Irrigation Association is wrapping up its 2013 Agricultural Webinar Series, “Smart Irrigation Month: Bringing Water to Life”.

December 6, 2013

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Are Irrigation Systems Beneficial?

One team at the University of Georgia conducted experiments to test the benefits of irrigation systems.

September 26, 2013

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Bayer Begins Construction On Bee Care Center

Bayer CropScience has started the construction on its North American Bee Care Center. The 6,000-square-foot-facility will complement the existing Bee Care Center established in 2012 at the company’s global headquarters in Monheim, Germany.

June 6, 2013

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Landscapers Can Help Dwindling Honeybee Population

Honeybee population is dwindling, and landscapers can do more to help. According to a report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, there was an average loss of 30.5 percent of the honeybee population as opposed to the 22 percent the year before.

May 31, 2013