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Michigan vegetable crops face weather and pest challenges
Michigan vegetable growers are experiencing a mix of weather conditions and pest problems, according to Michigan State University Extension. The Upper Peninsula has seen cooler and drier weather, while the southern parts of the state... more »
Iowa Corn releases newly elected board members
On July 17, 2024, the Iowa Corn announced the board of directors election results for the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB). ICGA ELECTED MEMBERS Those elected as ICGA directors... more »
Pyka partners with SLC Agrícola for fully autonomous, electric crop protection aircraft
Pyka, a manufacturer of autonomous electric aircraft for crop protection and cargo transport, has signed a commercial agreement with SLC Agrícola, one of Brazil's largest agricultural producers. Pyka will deliver its fully autonomous, electric crop... more »
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. The state's crops continue to take a beating as growers work to reduce impacts of a lingering heat... more »
USDA reports 2024 corn acreage down, soybean acreage up
The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) announced a 3% decrease in corn planted acreage and a 3% increase in soybean planted acreage for 2024. The Acreage report revealed 91.5 million acres of corn planted,... more »
Georgia ag commodity commissions seek nominations
The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) is calling out for growers to serve on the Peach State’s agriculture commodity commissions. A dozen of Georgia’s agricultural commodity commissions are seeking nominations from producers to serve on... more »
First Michigan vegetable report for 2024 released
As Michigan's vegetable growers gear up for the 2024 growing season, they face unusual challenges stemming from the warmest winter on record, according to the first weekly report from Michigan State University Extension (MSU). The... more »
Southwest Florida’s Worden Farm manages challenges
Land stewardship and mentoring other growers is an important part of operations at Worden Farm. Owners Chris and Eva Worden, who started the business in 2003, grow more than 50 vegetables, herbs and flowers organically. ... more »