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Protection from excessive weather impacts offered by Cultiva

Farmers and scientists worldwide are working on technology to help mitigate the effects of environmental stress on fruit and vegetable crops. Breakthrough technologies from Cultiva are providing peace of mind, higher yields and longer shelf... more »

Rep. Sanford Bishop gets Farm Bureau Golden Plow Award

The American Farm Bureau Federation and Georgia Farm Bureau on Aug. 4 presented Rep. Sanford Bishop, D-Georgia, with AFBF’s Golden Plow award. The Golden Plow is the highest honor the organization gives to sitting members... more »

CFAP payment limits hinder specialty crop producers, study finds

A study recently conducted by the Agricultural & Food Policy Center (AFPC) at Texas A&M University found that the payment limits imposed by the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) would have varying impacts across the country, but Specialty Crop... 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 »

Testing of ag and food processing workers required in Michigan

On Aug. 3, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Director Robert Gordon has issued an Emergency Order requiring COVID-19 testing for agricultural and food processing employees. According to a news release, the order... 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 »

Adams County, Pennsylvania, has new Extension educator on board

There is a new Extension educator in Adams County, Pennsylvania. Jay Eury is a marketing and market development educator based in Adams County. Raised on the other side of South Mountain, Eury spent the last... more »