Farm Management

IFTA extends registration for Nova Scotia tour

The International Fruit Tree Association (IFTA) has extended the registration period for its 2023 Summer Tour to Nova Scotia, Canada. The new registration deadline is July 7 for the tour, set for July 23-25. Registration... more »

Farmers advocate for urban ag, climate programs

The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) and farmers from six states met with Congressional leaders and USDA officials to advocate for climate solutions and other issues in the 2023 Farm Bill. The delegation’s June 14... more »

New Jersey Ag Secretary Douglas Fisher retires

New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas Fisher is retiring after 14 years in the position, following a career as supermarket owner and operator and member of the New Jersey General Assembly. Fisher was appointed to... more »

Organic standards experts fight fraud, advocate for industry

Respected organic industry advisors and specialists Gwendolyn Wyard and Kim Dietz have launched Strengthening Organic Systems LLC. The advisory firm is focused entirely on organic fraud prevention, supply chain investigations and compliance with the USDA’s... more »

Sustainable Agronomy Conference offered free, online

The American Society of Agronomy will host the Sixth Annual Sustainable Agronomy Conference as a free virtual-event series, presented on four dates. The conference consists of sessions over four weeks starting on July 12, with a... more »

Bipartisan House Committee group focuses on labor, H-2A

The House Committee on Agriculture is taking a look at the H-2A temporary visa guest worker program and other issues to address the lack of labor in the fruit and vegetable industry. The committee formed... more »

NABC to honor industry leaders with Hall of Fame Award

The North American Blueberry Council (NABC) has a new recognition to honor and celebrate blueberry leaders, growers and suppliers. The NABC Hall of Fame Award recognizes accomplishments of those who move the industry forward, and... more »

Vote set for North Carolina apple assessments

The North Carolina Apple Growers Association will be conducting a referendum for the assessment of apples sold to first purchasers in North Carolina this month. The referendum will be during regular business hours June 27... more »

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