Agriculture
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 »
Central State University offers $25K annual incentives in USDA Climate-Smart Program
Central State University is seeking 20 farmers from Ohio and southeastern Michigan to join its USDA-funded Climate-Smart Commodities Program. The initiative, backed by a $5 million grant, will support farmers in adopting sustainable agricultural practices... more »
Farm labor report: Labor challenges persist
In the ever-changing landscape of agriculture, labor remains a perennial concern for fruit and vegetable growers. Results of the latest labor survey, conducted among fruit and vegetable growers across the U.S., shed light on the... more »
Potato Late Blight confirmed in Michigan
Potato late blight has been confirmed in a commercial field in St. Joseph County, Michigan marking the first detection of the disease in the area this year. Dr. Amanda Gevens from the University of Wisconsin-Madison... more »
FreshEdge expands Southwest presence, acquires Frontier Produce
FreshEdge, a U.S. fresh food distribution network, has acquired Frontier Produce, a distributor based in Oklahoma. This move expands FreshEdge's footprint in the Southwest, enhancing its reach in Oklahoma and southwest Missouri. Frontier Produce has... more »
Atticus welcomes new senior business director
Ty Ferraro, the new senior business director, is a welcome addition to Atticus' team. Atticus offers branded-generic herbicides, insecticides and fungicides solutions to growers. Ferraro has over a decade of industry experience, including working for... more »
ISAP’s Risk Management Conference set for August
The biennial Risk Management Conference hosted by The Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership (ISAP) will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in a three part virtual event on Aug. 1, 8 and 15. The conference... more »
Texas launches applications for Organic Certification Cost Share Program
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) have launched the application process or the National Organic Certification Cost Share Program. The certification program initiative is designed to offer financial support... more »