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Specialty crops included in New Jersey agricultural event

The 105th New Jersey State Agricultural Convention and Trade Show will be held Feb. 4-6 at the Harrah’s Resort and Waterfront Conference Center in Atlantic City. The New Jersey Department of Agriculture is hosting the convention in cooperation wi... more

Study eyes viability of indoor farming to grow leafy greens

A multi-university team of horticulturists, engineers and agricultural economists led by Michigan State University (MSU) has received a four-year, $2.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to study indoor production of leafy g... more

Farmers in distress helped by programs, USDA says

Have you ever felt like you reached your breaking point? Known someone who has? Didn’t know where to turn when you needed help? Financial pressure. Job loss. Relationship challenges. Social isolation. Compound Stress. Any and all can lead one to... more

BrightFarms opens largest-yet greenhouse

The new 280,000 sq. ft. farm in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, will deliver over 2 million pounds of fresh, local produce year-round in Pennsylvania and the tri-state area.

Signing of USMCA welcomed by ag secretary

“Canada and Mexico are our first- and second-largest export markets for United States food and agricultural products, totaling more than $39.7 billion food and agricultural exports in 2018.”

Annual Colorado Farm Fresh Directory publishes in June

The Colorado Department of Agriculture will publish the 36th annual Colorado Farm Fresh Directory in June, which promotes Colorado farmers’ markets, roadside stands, u-picks, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) producers, agritourism activities, ... more

Five managers named to positions by Brandt

Brandt, an agriculture retailer and manufacturer of specialty agriculture products, has promoted five managers to corporate leadership positions. Today’s promotions reflect Brandt's new holding company structure. Implemented on Jan. 1, 2020, the... more