Northeast

New England apple growers face realities of COVID-19, other challenges

New England's fruit growers know what it is like to be vulnerable to the forces of nature. Whether it is a new pest from some distant part of the globe or a sudden hailstorm in... more »

Agriculture considered ‘essential business’ in Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture on March 18 issued guidance for the agriculture industry on essential businesses and how those businesses can mitigate against COVID-19 while maintaining essential operations to ensure access to food. Governor... more »

Longtime New York apple grower George Lamont dies at age 83

Word has been received of the death of George Fredrick Lamont, age 83, of Saranac Lake, New Hork, who died on Friday, March 13, 2020 at Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake. George Lamont, a... more »

Considerations for fruit, vegetable growers related to coronavirus

The current COVID-19 pandemic is a common concern and many are wondering what they can and should do. The information here is intended to help guide the fruit and vegetable farming community. If you have... more »

Cornell program shares novel coronavirus prevention and control for farms

The U.S. is confronting an outbreak of a novel coronavirus that causes serious respiratory disease and may be deadly for older people and those with weakened immune systems. The World Health Organization is now calling the outbreak... more »

APHIS expands European cherry fruit fly quarantine in Orleans County, NY

Effective Jan. 8, 2020, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYSDAM) expanded the European cherry fruit fly (ECFF) quarantine to include all of... more »

12 counties added to Pennsylvania’s spotted lanternfly quarantine

Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding today announced that twelve counties have been added to Pennsylvania's spotted lanternfly quarantine zone ahead of the 2020 spring hatch. With this addition, the quarantine for this invasive pest is now at 26... more »

Eastern Produce Council selects members of 2020 Leadership Class 

The Eastern Produce Council (EPC) has chosen 20 up-and-coming produce professionals for its 2020 Leadership Class, a professional development experience for those with less than 10 years of experience in the industry. The respected program delivers... more »

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FGN March 2024

Raspberry root rot, wilt threaten fruit in wet regions

Pest update: Efforts continue to control SWD, SLF

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