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Operational changes seen as Washington state farmers’ markets open
The Proctor Farmers' Market in Tacoma, Washington, was supposed to open for the season almost a month ago. When it didn’t, Scott Gruber, pre... READ MORE »
Food supply chain, consumer habits sorted out as store shelves empty
While all industries have been seriously affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, food and agriculture have been among the hardest hit segments of the U.S.... READ MORE »
Florida finds ways to connect produce sellers, buyers
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused major disruptions to Florida food markets. Sales of food products to restaurants and schools have fallen drastically.... READ MORE »
Some heat-tolerant vegetable varieties to consider
As you make your variety selections for 2020 you might want to consider trying a few heat tolerant varieties. Some vegetables, such as eggplant, okra ... READ MORE »
Funding for agriculture included in rescue package OK’d by U.S. Senate
The U.S. Senate late in the evening on March 25 approved a $2 trillion COVID -19 Phase 3 rescue package by a vote of 96-0. The bill now moves to the U... READ MORE »
Agriculture exempted as as Colorado enacts work-at-home order
Kate Greenberg, Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture, issued the following statement on March 23: "Customers & Colleagues, Governor Polis issu... READ MORE »
Education spreads word regarding plant transplants
Stop by the Shelton Herb Farm booth at a North Carolina farmers’ market in the spring and you’ll see transplants of cherry tomatoes, golden heirlo... READ MORE »
Phytopthora control is a long-term commitment
Phytophthora can survive in the soil for more than 10 years, making control a long-term issue. “If you have phytophthora in your fields, you’re... READ MORE »
Undergraduate initiates urban farm on campus
Urban farming comes in many forms, and now one of those, vertical farming, is helping feed students at Texas A&M University. The project is par... READ MORE »
Over 99 percent of samples well below EPA residue tolerances in 2018
The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) initiated the Pesticide Data Program (PDP) in 1991 to collect data on pesticide residues in food, and th... READ MORE »