Category: Mid-Atlantic
Future-proofing specialty crops: Penn State advances strategies for climate resilience
Vegetable crops face mounting climate stress. Learn how researchers develop innovations in breeding and tech to protect yields and quality.
AI takes root: What’s the deal with decision support tools for specialty crop farmers?
A look at Gen AI platforms reveals promise and limitations. Explore where AI can support you — and where expert insight still matters most.
State, USDA grant programs open for new farmers and threat prevention
State and federal grant programs offer funding for farmer training and ag risk mitigation. Learn how to apply and access available resources.
Hollabaugh’s Pennsylvania vegetable, farm market success
Pennsylvania tree fruit and vegetable success. Read more about Hollabaugh Bros.’ seven decades of growing and farm market achievements.
Mid-Atlantic Fruit & Vegetable Convention farm, market tour
The Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention included a tour. Read about the tour’s visits to Pennsylvania farms and farm markets.
Industry leaders honored at Mid-Atlantic Fruit & Vegetable Convention
At the Mid-Atlantic Fruit & Vegetable Convention, growers and markets earned top honors. Learn how industry leaders were recognized.
Tomato disease management drives Del Jardin Fresh’s success
Del Jardin Fresh provides produce-growing services. Read how Del Jardin integrates soil health and tomato disease management to protect yields and boost tomato quality.
USDA helping growers through $235 million in hurricane, disaster relief
Growers who suffered damages from recent hurricanes are being aided by the he U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
NC State Extension assisting growers harmed by Hurricane Helene
NC State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Extension is providing support and assistance to members of the CALS and agricultural communities affected by Hurricane Helene.
Port strike not expected to bring immediate shortages
The workers strike on the East Coast and Gulf Coast ports isn’t expected to bring immediate supply problems. That’s the view of the USDA.
Disaster assistance for Hurricane Helene recovery offered by USDA
Hurricane Helene recovery disaster assistance is available from the USDA.
Carolinas organization helping Hurricane Helene victims
A Carolinas farmer organization is expressing support for victims of Hurricane Helene.
Disaster assistance requested by Georgia ag officials
Georgia agriculture leaders are requesting federal Hurricane Helene disaster assistance.
North Carolina organic certification cost-share assistance offered
North Carolina is offering organic certification cost-share assistance for growers.
Titan Farms diversifies, expands from peaches into vegetables
Since before the turn of the century, Titan Farms has been a leading East Coast grower of vegetables and peaches.
NC State research projects awarded funding
North Carolina State University (NCSU) has been awarded nine specialty crop research projects valued at more than $1.16 million.
EcoCertified distribution expanded, rebranded
Red Tomato, which markets tomatoes, vegetables and other produce under its EcoCertified line, has rebranded and expanded distribution of its products.
Weather challenges vex East Coast organic vegetables
Weather issues are challenging this year’s East Coast organic vegetable deal.
Pennsylvania group highlights asparagus variety
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s (PHS) 2024 Gold Medal Plant winners, includes a high-yielding asparagus variety.
Ed Wengryn appointed NJ ag secretary
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has appointed Edward D. Wengryn as New Jersey secretary of agriculture.