Category: By Region
Central State University to recruit farmers for $5M USDA Climate-Smart Initiative
Central State University is seeking 20 farmers from Ohio and southeastern Michigan to join its USDA-funded Climate-Smart Commodities Program.
Plant science researcher Boyce Thompson Institute to mark 100th birthday
The Boyce Thompson Institute (BTI), a Cornell-affiliated organization that promotes plant science research, is celebrating its 100th birthday through a symposium.
Endowment to aid California organic growers
California organic growers to benefit from a California Certified Organic Farmers Foundation (CCOF) endowment designed to help organic growers continue growing organically produced crops.
Food safety focus of new statewide Florida Extension agent
New statewide Florida Extension agent Stephanie Brown is assisting growers with their food safety practices.
New Hampshire awarded $10 million for climate resilient agriculture
The University of New Hampshire (UNH) has been awarded $10 million for climate resilient agriculture studies.
WSU schedules irrigation tech field day
An irrigation field day is scheduled by Washington State University (WSU) and the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission to show growers the latest in irrigation technological advances.
Intense heat stress California crops, growers
Crops, including grapes and melons, across California continue to take a beating as farmers work to reduce impacts of a lingering heat wave that has increased their costs and jeopardized production.
WSU, AgWeatherNet to host precision ag open house
The WSU Center for Precision & Automated Agricultural Systems (CPAAS) and AgWeatherNet (AWN) will hold an Open House from 2:15 to 5:00 p.m. on July 12, 2024.
Washington growers to hold piece rate recordkeeping webinar
Two Washington growers organizations are collaborating to help the state’s growers deal with piece rate recordkeeping.
UF, Ag safety center release heat-related illness toolkit
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is partnering with a farm safety organization to prevent farmworker deaths from oppressive heat.
FIRA preview: Tree fruit tech options abound at ag robotics conference
The third iteration of FIRA-USA, plans to offer growers of tree fruit, grapes, berries, vegetables and nuts a view of the state of specialty crop robotics and automation.
California melon growers prepare for July 4 demand
California watermelons, cantaloupes, honeydews and mixed melons will arrive in grocery stores in time for the Independence Day holiday, an important marketing window melon growers and shippers strive to meet each season.
Great Bear Vineyards’ biologicals focus
Great Bear Vineyards, which is transitioning to organic grape production relies on biological products to help control disease and pests.
Tree fruit, berries, grapes receive USDA market promotion funds
Apples, cherries, pears, cranberries, table grapes and watermelons are among the commodities receiving federal funds for promotion and market development funding.
FieldWatch partners with Georgia ag dept. on pesticide safety
A partnership between Georgia and a nonprofit mapping operation is designed to promote safe pesticide handling.
Washington Apple Commission taps Florida tomato leader as new head
The Washington Apple Commission has hired a new leader.The new head of the Washington Apple Commission (WAC) returns to the Evergreen State after working for the business interests of Florida tomato growers.
Cornell University, USDA break ground on new grape research facility
A groundbreaking ceremony was held for a new state-of-the-art USDA grape research facility on the Cornell AgriTech campus.
Invasive spotted lanternfly confirmed in Michigan
The invasive spotted lanternfly has been found in a Michigan county.
OSU South Centers to host Crop, Soil & Water Field Night on July 25
Drones and inputs will be part of a Crop, Soil & Water Field Night to be hosted by Ohio State University (OSU).
Washington Winegrowers Association to hold food safety webinar
The Washington Winegrowers Association is scheduling a food safety webinar.