By Region
Online, in-person events focus on soil health
Washington State University will co-host a series of events across the state in February to advance soil health practices and knowledge. SoilCon, now in its fourth year, is a free resource for agricultural professionals to... more »
UGA leads research into silverleaf whiteflies with USDA
In 2017, an outbreak of a small, white bug — about a millimeter in size — swept through south Georgia, causing widespread damage totaling more than $150 million to the vegetable industry that year. Now... more »
California winter vegetables thriving in Imperial Valley
Winter vegetable harvest is in full swing in California's Imperial Valley, and growers say the conditions this season have been close to perfect. “I’ve had a great growing season. Everything is on time and beautiful,... more »
Idaho Potato Conference provides industry updates
University of Idaho Extension will present the 56th Annual Idaho Potato Conference & Trade Show Jan. 17-18, in the Pond Student Union Building on the campus of Idaho State University, Pocatello. The conference covers a... more »
National Onion Association taps new president
Onion industry veteran Jared Gutierrez, who likes to say he has “dirt in his veins,” has taken the helm of the National Onion Association (NOA). The promotion to industry association president follows two years serving... more »
Georgia Ag Forecast includes specialty crop reports
Registration for the 2024 Georgia Ag Forecast, presented by the University of Georgia (UGA) College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) and UGA Cooperative Extension, is now open. The Georgia Ag Forecast is scheduled for Jan. 26 at... more »
New Jersey vegetable group hosts convention
The Vegetable Growers Association of New Jersey (VGANJ), in cooperation with the New Jersey Department of Agriculture (NJDA) and Rutgers Cooperative Extension, is presenting its the annual New Jersey Agricultural Convention & Trade Show in... more »
Texas Produce Hall of Fame to induct growers
The Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) plans to induct five individuals into the Texas Produce Hall of Fame. Scheduled for January 29 at the Mission Events Center in Mission, Texas, the event recognizes outstanding leaders... more »