Water

WOTUS replaced by Navigable Waters Protection Rule, EPA says

On Jan. 23, the EPA and the Department of the Army finalized the Navigable Waters Protection Rule to define "Waters of the United States" and thereby establish federal regulatory authority under the C... more »

Midwest

Hemp a topic at Indiana Horticultural Conference and Expo

Hemp production, a hot topic in Indiana agriculture, will be covered from multiple angles at the upcoming Indiana Horticultural Conference and Expo on Feb. 11-13 in Indianapolis. Bryan Parr of Le... more »

Controlled Environment, Northeast, Technology

Rutgers research reveals information gaps on LED lighting for indoor crops

While LED lighting can enhance plant growth in greenhouses, standards are needed to determine the optimal intensity and colors of light, according to Rutgers research that could help improve the energ... more »

Food Safety, Leafy Greens, West

Romaine outbreak declared over; safety efforts up

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) declared Jan. 15 the e. Coli outbreaks associated with romaine lettuce grown in the Salinas, California, region over a... more »

organic

Salad Days Farms targets customer needs, trims waste

Increasing value and reducing overproduction are goals for all vegetable growers but they’re even more important for small producers. For Salad Days Farm at Versailles, Kentucky, that means identify... more »

Midwest

Feb. 5-6 set for 2020 Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days

The Michigan Grape Society and Michigan State University (MSU) Extension in partnership with Lake Michigan College will host the annual Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days conference Feb. 5 -6 at La... more »