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MIFMA celebrates 10th anniversary
The Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) is celebrating its tenth anniversary on April 20 to promote its mission to “Work with and for far... READ MORE »
2017 Mid-Atlantic Convention set for Jan. 31-Feb. 2
The 2017 Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention will be held Jan. 31 to Feb. 2 at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center in Hershey, Pennsylvani... READ MORE »
Organic methods evaluated for organic vegetable yield
Organic vegetables are popular. However, growing them is notoriously high-maintenance for farmers. Researchers are trying to identify the best ways to... READ MORE »
Early springs could occur more frequently
Warm springs in the Great Lakes and Northeast regions – which create havoc for agriculture – may start earlier by mid-century if greenhouse gas em... READ MORE »
There’s a mouse in the (green)house
Insects, diseases and weeds aren't the only pests we encounter in greenhouses. Sometimes the damage we see to seeds, seedling and overwintering stock ... READ MORE »
Forage radish is cream of cover crops
When it comes to the most beneficial cover crops farmers can use to suppress weeds and increase production values, University of New Hampshire scienti... READ MORE »
Soil organic matter production varies by manure sources
The use of livestock manure to build up soil health, specifically soil organic matter, is a practice that has been embraced by the agricultural commun... READ MORE »
United Fresh announces Innovation Awards finalists
United Fresh has selected 49 new products as finalists for the 2016 Produce Innovation Awards. This year’s finalists will compete in five categories... READ MORE »
Agriculture toolkit provides resources for urban farmers
The USDA has unveiled the Urban Agriculture Toolkit, a new resource created by USDA's Know Your Farmer team to help entrepreneurs and community leade... READ MORE »
Michigan Vegetable Council Fund announces 2016 grant
The Michigan Vegetable Council (MVC) Fund has announced its 2016 research grant. This year’s grant of $9,100 will support research focused on improv... READ MORE »
