Category: By Region
ISAP’s Risk Management Conference set for August
The biennial Risk Management Conference hosted by The Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership (ISAP) will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Iowa Corn releases newly elected board members
The Iowa Corn announced the board of directors election results for the Iowa Corn Growers Association and Iowa Corn Promotion Board.
Irrigation tech field day set planned by WSU
Washington State University (WSU) and the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission are scheduling an irrigation field day to show growers the latest in irrigation technological advances.
California growers work to save heat-stressed crops
The continuing, scorching temperatures faced by California growers can put crops, including vegetables and melons, at risk.
MSU’s vegetable crop report provides updates, indicates rising disease pressures
Michigan State University (MSU) Extension has issued a crop report highlighting increased disease pressures across various vegetable crops.
Michigan Asparagus season ends with strong sales
The 2024 Michigan asparagus season wrapped up one week early with a surplus of produce, marking successful efforts from the MAAB.
New statewide Florida Extension agent educates growers on food safety
A new statewide Florida Extension agent is helping growers manage food safety concerns.
Precision ag open house scheduled
Growers can learn the latest in weather and crop sensing advancements in an upcoming open house.
Penn State Extension offers webinar to assist stressed farmers
Penn State Extension will host a webinar from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m on Aug. 6, 2024, which is designed to help attendees recognize signs of stress and provide effective support to farmers.
Piece rate recordkeeping webinar scheduled by Washington growers groups
Two Washington growers organizations are collaborating to help the state’s growers deal with piece rate recordkeeping.
Farmworker heat-related illness toolkit available
Two organizations are working to help farmworkers better cope with oppressive heat.
Ohio State to host Crop, Soil & Water Field Night
Ohio State University (OSU) is hosting a Crop, Soil & Water Field Night.
At 100 years, Ocean Mist introduces new logo
Ocean Mist Farms has updated its company logo and is refreshing the branding of the artichokes and vegetables it grows and markets.
Florida tomato leader new Washington apple president
The leader of Florida’s tomato industry is leaving the Sunshine State to head the Washington Apple Commission.
Georgia, FieldWatch work together on pesticide safety
Georgia is partnering with a nonprofit mapping operation to promote safe pesticide handling.
Spotted lanternfly discovered in Michigan
The invasive spotted lanternfly (SLF) has been detected in a Michigan county.
Strawberry pest controlled by using fewer pesticides
Study: strawberry growers can use fewer pesticides to control pestA University of Florida research shows how strawberry growers can use fewer pesticides to control a destructive pest.
California youth conference shows ag’s future
California’s state FFA Leadership Conference saw a record turnout, reflecting a promising future for California agriculture.
CarbonCents partnership to help Titan Farms cut carbon footprint
A partnership with CarbonCents, a technology firm specializing in carbon footprint tracking and reduction solutions, should help Titan Farms reduce its carbon imprint.
Georgia growers join coalition suing DOL over H-2A
Georgia growers have joined a lawsuit against the Department of Labor to persuade the agency to change proposed H-2A rules.