Northeast
Shippers to retailers: ‘Consumers want more SweetTango’
Poised to begin the second half of their marketing season, SweeTango apple growers across North America are advising their best retailers to stock up to meet continued strong demand from the variety’s passionate consumer fans.... more »
Penn State’s Vineyard Pest Management Series – Spotted Lanternfly Update
Penn State Extension's 2021 Vineyard Pest Management Series - Spotted Lanternfly Update will present a free webinar reviewing the latest information on spotted lanternfly management in vineyards. The program also will present research findings on... more »
Apple Research and Development Program continuation Ok’d in New York
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets announced March 18 that the state’s apple industry has voted in support of continuing the Apple Research and Development program (ARDP). New York apple growers are... more »
Food safety audits eligible for cost-share for Delaware growers
Delaware fruit and vegetable growers who receive a passing score on their third-party food safety audits and agricultural water tests are eligible to receive cost-share to help cover the expense through the Delaware Department of Agriculture.... more »
Applications for leaders in food, ag sectors opened by LeadNY
New York’s leadership development program is now accepting applications for its next class of leaders in the food, agriculture and natural resources sectors of the Northeast. LeadNY, a pioneering training program for mid-career professionals, provides... more »
Can computerized modeling drive precision bloom thinning?
The latest apple research results from the farmer-driven Northern New York Agricultural Development Program evaluate how well computerized modeling programs help growers determine when to begin thinning the bloom in their orchards. Three commercial apple... more »
On-farm Produce Safety website is now active in New Jersey
New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher announced March 4 the Department’s new Produce Safety website is now active. The site provides information and frequently asked questions concerning the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA),... more »
Cornell virtual event for the wine and grape industry set for March3-5
Despite the pandemic, wine and grape producers, managers, researchers and industry professionals will have access to expertise spanning many different business, enology and viticulture topics at the upcoming Business. Enology. Viticulture conference from March 3-5.... more »
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