Category: Mid-Atlantic
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.
Native plants give local pollinators a kick-start to the season
Mother Nature awakens her spring with a sense of renewal and fresh beginnings. Farmers are acutely in tune with the change in seasons and approach them with their own levels of intensity. They monitor their crops closely, check the weather obsessively, watch for fresh shoots or flower blossoms to emerge and check the weather again.
Apple storage continues to rise
Apple holdings for June have increased, up 32% to 38% across fresh and processed channels.
Virginia apple growers: act on fungal infections, fire blight
Virginia Tech urged apple growers to take immediate action against major fungal infections and the looming threat of fire blight.
EPA, USApple tour USDA Appalachian Fruit Research Station
Rod Snyder, senior advisor for agriculture to the EPA administrator, recently visited USDA’s Appalachian Fruit Research Station in Kearneysville, West Virginia.
Pennsylvania recognizes fruit industry professionals
Chris Baugher, vice president of operations for Adams County Nursery, is the State Horticultural Association of Pennsylvania (SHAP) 2024 Outstanding Grower of the Year.
April apple storage up
Fresh and processing apple inventories are reported higher this April from the previous April, according to an April 10 report from the U.S. Apple Association.
USApple webinar: little spring weather concern
As spring blooms move into the summer months, apple growers keep an eye on spring temperatures, potential storms and freezes and how the weather could affect their crops.
Ed Wengryn leads NJ Department of Agriculture
Edward D. Wengryn recently became New Jersey secretary of agriculture.
Pest update: Efforts continue to control SWD, SLF
Research into spotted lanternflies and spotted-wing drosophila continue, in an effort to safeguard fruit crops on East and West coasts.