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Jersey Fresh event highlights N.J. strawberry crop
The New Jersey Department of Agriculture visited Bonacorsi’s Family Farm in Frenchtown in Hunterdon County to highlight the Jersey Fresh strawberry picking season. [caption id="attachment_29129" align="alignright" width="300"] Bonacorsi family m... more
USDA grants support urban specialty crops
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing millions of dollars in programs for urban producers, with a goal of strengthening the food supply chain and transforming food systems to be fairer, more competitive and more resilient. Specifically, ... more
Cutting car exhaust boosts crop yields
Usually, increasing agricultural productivity depends on adding something, such as fertilizer or water, but a Stanford University-led study reveals that removing one thing in particular – a common air pollutant – could lead to dramatic gains in c... more
Guide helps boost sales throughout National Blueberry Month
July is National Blueberry Month, and the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) has packed the entire month with promotions to drive blueberry sales and pique consumer interest to Grab a Boost of Blue. The group developed a step-by-step guide to... more
$5.25M greenhouse to protect UC Davis grapevine collection
A new $5.25 million greenhouse is being built on the University of California, Davis campus to safeguard an important grapevine collection from red blotch disease and other pathogens. The 14,400-square-foot greenhouse will have a vestibuled entry,... more
Urban water use is latest target for drought cutbacks
With farmers across California already facing severe cuts in irrigation supplies, state officials are now imposing additional aggressive conservation measures for urban consumers and local water agencies across the state. Emergency regulations, ad... more
EPA approves AgBiome fungicide
AgBiome Inc. announced its newest product, Theia fungicide, has received approval from the Environmental Protection Agency. Theia delivers broad spectrum foliar and soil disease control for high-value fruit and vegetable crops. It protects crops thro... more
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