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Washington State kicks off annual pest, disease survey, targets Japanese beetles
Each year, WSDA surveys for over 130 insects, weeds, and plant pathogens. Learn which pests the department is targeting this year.
New Reservoir program lowers barriers for ag robotics, AI startups
Reservoir Farms launches a free tier that gives startups, researchers and innovators access to on-farm testing and commercialization support.
Sunshine, strawberries and local finds: Northeast Ohio farm market photo tour
Grab your sunglasses and hit the road with us for a quick photo tour around Northeast Ohio farm markets.
Ag CEO Q&A: What rising fertilizer costs mean for growers this season
Timac Agro USA CEO Jake Tanis says efficiency, planning and agronomic strategy will define the 2026 crop year
Penn State Extension to host farm cash flow webinar June 9
Penn State will host a free webinar on farm cash flow management, offering strategies to track expenses and improve financial resilience.
USDA unveils $1.625B relief program for specialty crop farmers
USDA has launched the $1.625 billion ASCF Program to help specialty crop growers offset rising costs and market disruptions. Apply by Aug. 7.
MSU AgBioResearch director George Smith leaving for University of Arizona dean role
George Smith will step down as director of MSU AgBioResearch in August to become dean of the College of Agriculture at the University of Arizona.
EFI streamlines IPM audits, expands pollinator friendly resources
EFI updated its IPM audit process and launched new pollinator resources aimed at helping growers meet retailer requirements more efficiently.
Yamaha Agriculture expands autonomous orchard equipment lineup
Yamaha Agriculture is expanding weed-control automation capabilities with its Prospr robot for orchards and vineyards.
Tools that pay: How Okanagan Specialty Fruits saved $2,000 per acre with futuristic orchard ag tech
Learn how Okanagan Specialty Fruits integrated autonomous tractors, smart sprayers and orchard vision systems.
Nominations still open for Fruit + Vegetable 40 Under Forty Class of 2026
We are still seeking nominations for the Fruit + Vegetable 40 Under 40 Class of 2027. Submit a nomination today.
California cherry growers face heavy crop losses after storms
California cherry growers are reporting major crop losses after spring heat and rainstorms damaged orchards and reduced fruit quality across key production regions.
Midseason update: Apple growers face ‘critical inflection point’ as prices fall, costs rise
The U.S. apple industry is facing falling wholesale prices, rising labor costs, and weather-related production challenges as growers warn current economics are becoming unsustainable.
Thinking about sulfur phytotoxicity? There’s a free WSU webinar coming up
A free upcoming webinar will highlight research into sulfur-based fungicides in wine production. Click through to register.
New research could reshape fight against gray mold in produce crops
New findings suggest disease-control strategies may need to shift away from breeding plant-by-plant resistance and instead target the mechanisms the fungus uses to recognize its host. Learn more.
July USMCA review draws chorus to protect U.S. fruit, vegetable growers
Ahead of the July 1 USMCA review, lawmakers and specialty crop groups are urging the Trump administration to address concerns over rising Mexican imports.
Blackberry genetics breakthrough identifies primocane-fruiting region
Scientists identified the genetic region associated with primocane-fruiting in blackberries, helping breeders accelerate development of improved cultivars with stronger yield and fruit quality.
Federal court upholds enforcement of new AEWR wage rule
A federal court denied an effort to block the revised AEWR wage rule for H-2A workers, allowing the labor regulation to remain active.
Pennsylvania farmers: Everything you need to file for USDA freeze assistance
USDA has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers recover from adverse weather events.