News
Grants target major threats of pests, weeds to Virginia agriculture
A pair of grants awarded by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture to Virginia Tech and Virginia Cooperative Extension will help tackle two of agriculture’s greatest threats: pests and weeds. A one-year, $210,000 grant will support t... more
Important role that farmworkers play recognized in virtual roundtable
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack joined a virtual roundtable discussion with farmworkers to recognize National Hispanic Heritage Month, National Farm Safety and Health Week, and highlight the important role that farmworkers play in our nation’s food secu... more
North Carolina SweetPotato Commission partners with Ripe Revival
2021 has brought a year of celebration for the North Carolina SweetPotato Commission as they began celebrating their 60th anniversary milestone. To continue in that celebratory spirit, NCSPC has announced their partnership with Ripe Revival to host ... more
Blue Radix wins greenhouse tech awards with Crop Controller
On Oct, 4, the winners of the Greenhouse Technology Awards were announced in the show guide of the Canadian Greenhouse Conference.
Former president and CEO of the Texas Produce Association, McClung, dies
John McClung, former president and CEO of the Texas Produce Association (predecessor to TIPA), died Saturday, Oct. 2 in South Texas. McClung was a leader not only for the Texas produce industry, but for all of fresh produce. Even a decade after hi... more
Tractor efficiency increased, thanks to Purdue hydraulics research
Modern agricultural tractors contain so much cutting-edge technology, they rival even the latest spacecraft. But the back end is still old-school, relying largely on fossil fuels. So any optimization in tractor efficiency is a huge win for the enviro... more
Adaptation to regionalized plants and artificial diets helps honeybee breeding
Honeybees could be intentionally bred to thrive on plants that are already locally present or even solely on artificial diets, according to the USDA Agriculture Agricultural Research Service. ARS researchers found individual bees respond different... more
Current Issue
Tech allows growers to ‘eavesdrop’ on insects
Southwest Florida’s Worden Farm manages challenges
Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers Association says farewell to leader
Southeast Regional Show recognizes leaders
Veg Connections: Biopesticides and beneficial insects
Business: Why do most succession plans fail?
60 years of advocating for agricultural employers
Keeping CSA members engaged and loyal
see all current issue »
