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$40,000 in grants offered by GreenStone for next generation

GreenStone is supporting the next generation of agriculture by providing $40,000 to young, beginning, and small farmers through 2022 CultivateGrowth Grants. Whether applicants are starting a business or taking over a generational farm, the Cultiv... more

Study shows planting cucumbers early can help to avoid downy mildew

Downy mildew affects cucumber crops in South Carolina every year and can cause huge crop losses, but Clemson University researchers say planting early can cut growers’ losses to just about zero. A 2021 study conducted by Tony Keinath, professor... more

USDA makes National Potato Promotion Board appointments

The USDA announced Feb. 17 the appointment of 33 individuals to serve on the National Potato Promotion Board. The appointees will serve three-year terms from March 1, 2022, through Feb. 28, 2025. Members appointed or reappointed are: Ed Staunto... more

‘There’s no doubt in my mind that (organic) will keep growing’

With sales of organic fresh produce continuing to grow, farmers say they remain optimistic about their market prospects, even as they face a potentially challenging season complicated by drought, shifting demand and higher costs. The return of foo... more

Georgia’s G&R Farms continues charitable giving

During the months of November and December, G&R Farms partnered with five regional and national retail operators throughout the United States to raise over $13,000 in donations for seven local charities and food banks throughout the U.S thanks to... more

World Ag Expo a big hit in Tulare, California

The 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space at the World Ag Expo in Tulare, California, last week brimmed with robotics, automated harvesters, artificial intelligence, plus low-emission vehicles, data management software and even some traditional im... more

OPN releases State of Organic Produce 2021 report

Organic Produce Network has released its second annual State of Organic Produce report, which provides a comprehensive overview of how the industry performed last year, including data and analysis of retail sales of organic fresh produce. The ne... more