Search Results for: 40 Under 40 Class of 2023
Maine broccoli producer voices concerns for state crop following pesticide sanctions
In the wake of the discovery of use of an illegal pesticide by a large Maine broccoli farm, one state producer voiced concern that consumers may lose ... READ MORE »
UF study: aphids deter pollinators such as monarch butterflies from tropical milkweed
Though aphids are the bane of many home gardeners’ existence, a new study University of Florida (UF) study shows the tiny pests also pose problems f... READ MORE »
Cal Pol Strawberry Center Field Day sets attendance record
Nearly 500 strawberry growers, shippers, processors, researchers and agricultural stakeholders gathered for the seventh annual Cal Poly Strawberry Cen... READ MORE »
Report: agritourism market booming
The agritourism market is booming and is helping not only farms, but also rural regions, according to report by Future Market Insights (FMI), a market... READ MORE »
Drones help with crop soil science
Unmanned aerial vehicles — drones — have many professional uses, and the American Society of Agronomy and Crop Science Society of America want gro... READ MORE »
Entomological group recognizes UF professor for pest management
A University of Florida (UF) entomologist is being recognized for his work on mating disruption and insect management. [caption id="attachment_3263... READ MORE »
Connecting Growers Through the Digital Market Space
Great Lakes EXPO to feature 'Fancy Lady Cowgirl' Courtenay DeHoff To maintain a thriving business, growers and farm marketers have a number of resour... READ MORE »
Farmers advocate for urban ag, climate programs
The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) and farmers from six states met with Congressional leaders and USDA officials to advocate for cl... READ MORE »
Valent BioSciences highlights sustainability projects
Valent BioSciences LLC dedicated a new prairie park and solar field adjacent to its manufacturing facility in Osage, Iowa. The company also opened ... READ MORE »
Genome map may help save near-extinct native pollinator
Scientists posses a new tool to help save the Rusty patched bumble bee, a native pollinator, from extinction. A detailed, high-resolution map of th... READ MORE »
