Category: By Region
New UC studies estimate production costs for coastal lettuce, broccoli
UC Agriculture and Natural Resources UC Cooperative Extension UC Davis Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics
Michigan lawmakers seeking public comment on ag management practices
Right to Farm Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development MDARD Generally Accepted Agricultural and Management Practices GAAMPs
Georgia Organics’ head leaving position
Georgia Organics organic local food Certified Naturally Grown
UF study: aphids deter pollinators such as monarch butterflies from tropical milkweed
aphids pollinators monarch butterflies tropical milkweed
CDFA seeks members for shipping point program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is seeking candidates for vacancies on the Shipping Point Inspection Advisory Committee.
Cal Pol Strawberry Center Field Day sets attendance record
Nearly 500 strawberry growers, shippers, processors, researchers and agricultural stakeholders gathered for the seventh annual Cal Poly Strawberry Center Field Day.
UF/IFAS recognizes ADA impact
University of Florida ADA UF/IFAS Americans with Disabilities Act ADA Extension
Ag-Mart Produce ceases Florida tomato production
Florida tomato grower Ag-Mart Produce is closing operations, citing below-market pricing on imported tomatoes.
California melon growers applaud crop despite delay
California melons watermelon cantaloupe honeydew water water rules
G&R Farms’ Pam Dasher, Vidalia onion pioneer, dies
Pam Dasher G&R Farms Vidalia onions sweet onions pecans
Stokes Seeds and Planttape partner on seeds, transplanting system
Stokes Seeds Planttape seeds transplanting
Drone tech company relocates headquarters to Michigan State
Aerial Vantage MSU Michigan State University Technology Innovation Center drones technology UAVs unmanned aerial vehicles
Vidalia Onion Committee pairs with Certified Angus Beef
The Vidalia Onion Committee (VOC) is partnering with Certified Angus Beef for a social media content series aimed at helping at-home chefs level-up their grilling.
Farmworker groups, others sue Florida over SB 1718 immigration bill
SB 1718 Farmworker organizations lawsuit Florida anti-immigrant law
UF disease, water info help Florida watermelon growers’ bumper crop
watermelon crop care disease management water nutrients University of Florida Extension Florida soil health
California LGMA launches Romaine testing program
The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) has initiated a two-year food safety study on pathogens in Romaine lettuce, which has been the target of investigations of foodborne illness outbreaks in recent years.
Misionero celebrates 50th anniversary
Leafy greens grower Misionero, which markets organic and conventionally grown produce, is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Michigan asparagus group counts 2023 season successes
As the Michigan asparagus season ends, retail promotions, a new website, social promotions and a giveaway collaboration mark key highlights of the 2023 season, according to the Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board (MAAB).
Groups plan legal challenge to new Florida immigration law
A group of civil rights organizations plan to challenge Florida’s new immigration law that specialty crop growers say severely threatens their ability to hire a workforce.
CDFA offers healthy soils program funding
CDFA soil health California Department of Food and Agriculture