Northeast
Rules for agritourism outlets revised in New York state
New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced Sept. 1 new state guidance for agritourism businesses as New York State enters the Fall season. The businesses, which include corn mazes, pick-your-own fruit and vegetable operations, hayrides... more »
Howler fungicide now approved in 49 of 50 states
AgBiome’s Howler fungicide was recently approved by the state regulators in California and New York, according to a news release from the company. Howler is listed... more »
AgrAbility Virginia continues serving farmers throughout pandemic
AgrAbility Virginia has been supporting Virginia farmers for 17 years and is announcing its continued services throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. One way that AgrAbility Virginia supports farmers is by identifying assistive... more »
Ernest L. Bergman dies in Pennsylvania
Ernest L. Bergman of State College, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers Association life member and Penn State University Professor Emeritus of Plant Nutrition, died Aug. 15. Mr. Bergman left the following typewritten text for his obituary. [caption... more »
Late blight confirmed in southwestern New York
Late blight was confirmed Aug. 27 on a commercial farm in Chautauqua County, New York, on both tomatoes and potatoes. This is the first confirmed report in the region this year. The next closest reports... more »
Pennsylvania vegetable, berry crops impacted by weather, disease, pests
On Aug. 21, 2020, a drought watch was issued by the Department of Environmental Protection for 16 counties in Pennsylvania. These counties include McKean, Potter, Cameron, Clinton, Clearfield, Center, Butler, Armstrong, Indiana, Cameron, Blair, Huntingdon,... more »
Late August challenges for vegetable producers in Pennsylvania
During the summer, Penn State Extension’s network of educators and specialists are on the road visiting and consulting with farmers throughout the state. Currently, we are entering the peak harvest season and our rainfall amounts... more »
Becker Forum, Empire State Producers Expo going virtual
Following much consideration, the New York State Vegetable Growers Association and Cornell Cooperative Extension announced they are transforming the annual Becker Forum and Empire State Producers Expo into a virtual conference scheduled for Jan. 11-14... more »