Category: Mid-Atlantic
Weather expert: apple blossoms at risk during upcoming cold stretch
A brief warm-up is advancing apple bloom just as subfreezing temperatures approach. Growers should prepare for potential frost impacts through early next week.
AI takes root: What’s the deal with decision support tools for specialty crop farmers?
A look at Gen AI platforms reveals promise and limitations. Explore where AI can support you — and where expert insight still matters most.
State, USDA grant programs open for new farmers and threat prevention
State and federal grant programs offer funding for farmer training and ag risk mitigation. Learn how to apply and access available resources.
Plant disease primer: diagnosing crown, root issues in strawberries
Maintaining healthy crowns and root zones in strawberry crops is crucial. Learn how to diagnose and overcome common issues.
AppleTracker: Holdings reach 147 million bushels as fresh stocks fall and processing supplies grow
U.S. fresh apple holdings fell 7% year over year while processing inventories climbed. See the full USApple January 2026 AppleTracker report.
Hollabaugh Bros.’ Pennsylvania tree fruit success
Pennsylvania pome success. Read about Hollabaugh Bros.’ seven decades of growing and farm market achievements.
Mid-Atlantic Fruit & Vegetable Convention farm, market tour
The Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention included a tour. Read about the tour’s visits to Pennsylvania farms and farm markets.
Pennsylvania growers, farm markets recognized
At the Mid-Atlantic convention, farm markets were recognized. Read how Pennsylvania’s growers and horticulture associations were recognized.
Virginia wine and grape grower honored
Emily Hodson has won the ninth annual Rich Smith Award of Excellence for outstanding contributions to the American grape and wine industry.
Grant to help Penn State chemical apple blossoms thinning research
Apple production contributes billions to the U.S. economy; however, the apple industry faces challenges related to a labor shortage and application of excess fertilizer and chemicals, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
USDA releases $2 billion for specialty crops growers disaster recovery
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has introduced programs designed to help specialty crop growers recover from natural disasters, including a trio of hurricanes that this fall struck the Southeast.
USDA’s $235 million to aid grower hurricane, disaster relief
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is aiding growers through more than $235 million hurricane and disaster relief.
North Carolina offers organic certification cost-share assistance
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) is offering financial assistance to organic growers for certification costs incurred between Oct. 1, 2023, and Sept. 30, 2024.
USDA offers disaster assistance for Hurricane Helene recovery
The USDA is offering assistance to growers who sustained losses from Hurricane Helene, which ravaged the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic.
NC State helping growers after Hurricane Helene
NC State Extension is helping growers harmed by Hurricane Helene.
Carolinas group helping Hurricane Helene recovery
The Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA), a farmer and citizen support organization, is expressing support for victims of Hurricane Helene.
North Carolina State receives research project funding
North Carolina State University (NCSU) has received funding for nine specialty crop research projects.
Red Tomato rebrands apples, expands EcoCertified distribution
In time for the 2024 apple season, Red Tomato has rebranded and expanded distribution of its EcoCertified line of products.
The success of Burger’s Farm stems from generations of a hands-on approach
Burger’s Farm is a 135 year- old working farm in Pennsylvania, Read how the same family of five generations operates the farm with a hands-on approach
Oishii expands berry distribution to East Coast farmers markets
Oishii, a vertical farming company, will distribute its Omakase and Koyo berries at East Coast farmers markets from July 21-Sept. 1.