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Organic is the future at Old Dominion Organic Farms
Tracing its farming heritage to the 17th century, Old Dominion Organic Farms is one of North America’s oldest farming operations. In its 12th generation of operation, the southeast Virginia farm has successfully transitioned from growing... more »
Scientists find new watermelon viruses in Florida; help available
Florida watermelon growers, the most productive in the nation, face two new viruses. But finding a disease is the first step to managing it, says a University of Florida scientist who helped pinpoint the diseases.... more »
USAID awards UC Davis $15M for global hort research program
The U.S. Agency for International Development will provide a base $15 million investment over the next five years, with up to $34.5 million total funding possible, to support a global research program led by the... more »
Fall emergence of allium leafminer on schedule
The fall emergence of allium leafminer adults seems to be right on time in Lancaster County – the last week of September. This makes two years in a row that the fall allium leafminer (ALM) emergence... more »
UC publishes community food guides to connect farmers, buyers
Over the past year, many farmers have had to navigate rapid shifts in marketing practices since the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted traditional food-supply systems. During this time, establishing relationships with local vendors has become necessary for... more »
Complete transition by early October set for NEWA 3.0
After four years of intensive planning and development, the New York State IPM Program announced that NEWA 3.0 will make its final transition on or around Oct. 1. The final steps have involved many months... more »
Chemical discovery gets reluctant seeds to sprout
Seeds that would otherwise lie dormant will spring to life with the aid of a new chemical discovered by a UC Riverside-led team. Plants have the ability to perceive drought. When they do, they emit... more »
$1.1 B for Climate Smart Ag included in California climate bills
At the site of the KNP Complex in Sequoia National Park, California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 23 highlighted the California Comeback Plan’s over $15 billion climate package – the largest such investment in state... more »
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