By Region
Washington State University program helps farmers grow their operations
How does a small farm in Clallam, Jefferson, or Kitsap County plan to finance and expand its business into a regional market? What can farmers do to reduce carbon and greenhouse gas emissions from their... more »
New York state ag department issues update for farm operations
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets has released information that confirms the exemption of agricultural operations from coronavirus restrictions. "While New York state’s efforts to mitigate the impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19)... more »
Clemson experts warn growers about new greenhouse tomato disease
A new virus has officials on alert and during the 2020 Clemson Spring Vegetable Production Meeting, growers learned what to do if they detect it in their plants. “Tomato brown rugose fruit virus is not... more »
COVID-19 impact on Colorado specialty crops industry viewed
The Colorado Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association (CFVGA) and its grower members are very concerned about the impact COVID-19 is having on Coloradans' physical, economic and social health. "We join authorities in urging Coloradans to... more »
Florida vegetable growers’ meeting changed to online format
Due to the evolving corona virus situation, the University of Florida (Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) administration has determined that all group research and Extension meetings through the end of April must be... more »
Ag included in Pennsylvania’s ‘essential businesses’
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture on March 18 issued guidance for the agriculture industry on essential businesses and how those businesses can mitigate against COVID-19 while maintaining essential operations to ensure access to food. Governor... more »
Ag exempted from Monterey’s shelter order
Agricultural operations and related food businesses are being exempted from a shelter-in-place order in Monterey County, one of the country’s most prolific specialty crop production areas. COVID-19,... more »
Florida, Georgia field hearings on seasonable, perishable produce postponed
Consistent with recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the field hearings scheduled in Florida and Georgia on April 7 and April 9 by the U.S. Trade Representative and the U.S. Departments of... more »
