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How ’bout them cider apples: NY producers innovate for flavor
In the U.S. alone, the hard cider market has increased more than tenfold in the past decade and Gregory Peck, assistant professor of horticulture in Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, has been exploring ways to increase... more
Small scale Florida growers linked with post-pandemic digital marketing options
Small-scale grower operations have their advantages despite being challenged by access to large markets and limits on resources. In urban and rural environments, challenges that emerged from COVID-19 brought small-scale farms to light. Having an e... more
AgBiome recognized by Inc. Magazine as 2021 Best Place to Work
AgBiome, a developer of products from the Earth's microbial communities, announced the company has been recognized by Inc Magazine as a Best Place to Work for 2021. Hitting newsstands May 18 in the May/June 2021 issue, and as part of a prominent I... more
MDARD grants include upgrades at Coulter’s Farm Properties in New Era
During its regularly scheduled May 12 meeting, the Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development voted to approve Food and Agriculture Investment Fund grants for four Michigan companies preparing to grow operations, expand product lines, a... more
Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission grant awards for cherry set
In 2021, the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission approved $1,396,455 to help fund 27 new projects in the areas of cherry, apple and technology. In cherry research, the commission approved $191,630 to help fund seven new projects. The Oregon ... more
Arkansas peaches, muscadines hardest hit in 2021’s second historic freeze event
In the overnight hours of April 20, temperatures fell into the 20s across about half the state, triggering the second historic freeze event in 2021. While many horticulture producers were able to prepare by covering berries and other bush plants, pea... more
Honor your mentor through the Syngenta #RootedinAg Contest
Ag mentors come from all backgrounds. Some are more traditional, like our parents, grandparents, FFA leaders or ag teachers. Others are unconventional, like the random ag leader that showed up in your urban classroom. Regardless of who your mentor... more
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