Northeast
Bowery Farming increases produce donations to nonprofit partners
Bowery Farming (Bowery), a sustainable indoor farming operation in New York City, said April 8 it is furthering support for its nonprofit partners, including Table to Table and Maryland Food Bank, by providing over 400 pounds... more »
Food supply chain is in good shape, Virginia Tech experts say
The food supply chain will be able to withstand the COVID-19 pandemic and continue to feed Americans across the country, two Virginia Tech experts said. The demand for the U.S. food supply chain will shift... more »
Farm worker documentation stressed amid essential nature of agriculture
Reports have been circulating online – originating primarily in surrounding states, suggestive of potential conflicts between law enforcement officers and farm workers during these times of restricted travel. Thus far, situations like this have not... more »
Continuing produce sales with COVID-19
Demand for fresh local produce and other farm products is on the increase. Currently, for growers that sell directly to the public, COVID-19 presents some challenges to meet that demand. Farmers' markets in Delaware are... more »
Red-legged winter mites spread in high tunnel leafy greens
The red-legged winter mite, Penthaleus dorsalis, has been found in more high tunnels growing leafy greens this past winter for the third year in a row. Most of the reports I have gotten from high tunnels... more »
Mid-Atlantic Commercial Vegetable Production Recommendations ready
This year, the Mid-Atlantic Commercial Vegetable Production Recomendations' publication was transitioned into a biannual publication and therefore will only be updated in its entirety every other year. In “off” years, critical updates will be provided... more »
Some heat-tolerant vegetable varieties to consider
As you make your variety selections for 2020 you might want to consider trying a few heat tolerant varieties. Some vegetables, such as eggplant, okra and sweet potatoes, are inherently very heat tolerant. In other... more »
Delaware farmer Katey Evans scoops deal on Shark Tank
Delaware farmer Katey Evans landed a sweet deal on ABC’s “Shark Tank.” Evans pitched a full line of super premium ice cream, dairy-free, gluten-free, and fat-free... more »
