Agriculture
Ladies to take center stage at IFPA Global Produce show
Female leadership will be a big focus at this fall’s International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) Global Produce & Floral Show. The show, scheduled for Oct. 17-19 in Atlanta, will attempt to dismantle myths about female... more »
Explore cutting-edge practices, specialty crop research and more at the Great Lakes EXPO
The Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market EXPO and Michigan Greenhouse Growers EXPO provide ample opportunities to connect with key decision-makers on the show floor. This three-day event features over 70 educational sessions and... more »
CDFA’s Pest Exclusion Branch is seeking applicants to fill vacancy on Seed Advisory Board
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Pest Exclusion Branch is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on its Seed Advisory Board. The board includes seven members who are seed labelers and two members... more »
Michigan ag industry mourns the passing of Michael Salisbury
Michael H. Salisbury, a prominent figure in Michigan agricultural economics, has died. Salisbury died Aug. 18, at the age of 78. Born in Albion, Michigan, Salisbury earned his degrees from Utah State University before serving... more »
Growers named to head Georgia commodity commissions
Growers have been appointed to lead Georgia’s Agricultural Commodity Commissions. Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper made the appointments, which include vegetables as well as apples, blueberries, peaches, pecans and wine and grapes . The following... more »
Grasshopper infestation threatens Northern California crops, experts urge early action
Grasshoppers are wreaking havoc on crops across Northern California, marking the fifth consecutive year of severe infestations. Modoc County, located in the state's northeastern corner, has been particularly hard-hit, with farmers reporting extensive damage to... more »
New Jersey Farmers Market Week highlights peak vegetable season
New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Ed Wengryn recently visited the Ocean City Farmers Market to kick off the 25th Annual National Farmers Market Week, running Aug. 4-10. The week is to spotlight local markets during... more »
Organic industry fueled by younger generations
In recent years, the beginnings of a seismic shift have been observed in consumer behavior, primarily driven by the younger generations. Millennials and Gen Z are not just interested in what they eat; they are... more »
The devil is in the details
The U.S. is presently about halfway through the second year of its 118th Congress. The Congress, which started on Jan.3, 2023, will end on Jan. 3, 2025. For agricultural employers, this Congress is unlikely to... more »
Joel Viereck joins New Jersey State Board of Agriculture
Gloucester County farm operator Joel Viereck was sworn into the New Jersey State Board of Agriculture during the board’s monthly meeting. Viereck, representing the vegetable industry, brings extensive experience from his roles with the Vegetable... more »
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