Northeast
Efforts to protect farmworkers welcomed by NY Farm Bureau
New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced Aug. 14 a series of new initiatives related to COVID-19 testing that will improve New York State's ability to detect and control the virus in communities across the... more »
University of New Hampshire mourns loss of researcher J. Brent Loy
The University of New Hampshire community is mourning the passing of J. Brent Loy, professor emeritus and longtime NH Agricultural Experiment Station researcher. Loy, 79, died Friday, July 24, after being diagnosed four months ago... more »
Seminar offerings paused by LEAD New York program
In response to the COVID-19 health crisis, LEAD New York has decided to pause the start of seminars for the 2020–2021 year. Executive director Larry Van De Valk and the advisory board made the decision... more »
Food in Virginia gets from field to table thanks to Extension’s efforts
Virginia Cooperative Extension agents have long supported the agriculture community by helping producers address whatever issues arise. Now, Extension is continuing that history of helping by creating innovative solutions and digital tools designed to help farmers... more »
Farmers get mental health resources from Virginia Extension
Jeremy Daubert, Virginia Cooperative Extension agent in Rockingham County, was giving a workshop to producers on how to deal with the stressors of farm life. The challenges were many – from dropping prices and decreased... more »
Discovery could lead to more potent garlic, boosting flavor and bad breath
For centuries, people around the world have used garlic as a spice, natural remedy, and pest deterrent – but they didn’t know how powerful or pungent the heads of garlic were until they tasted them.... more »
Researchers aim to create ag systems in urbanizing landscapes
Agricultural systems in metropolitan regions and in adjacent, non-metro counties account for more than two-thirds of U.S. net farm income and 97% of net farm income in Pennsylvania. But can food systems in these urbanized... more »
Fruit set problems, pollination disorders in fruiting vegetables
Vegetable harvest is peaking on in Delmarva, Delaware. Unfortunately, we often see pollination problems in fruiting vegetables when weather conditions are unfavorable and 2020 is no exception. Signs of incomplete pollination in cucurbits include bottlenecked fruit or... more »
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