Category: By Region
Aertssen Logistics expands U.S. operations with new facility near Savannah
Belgian logistics company Aertssen Logistics has opened a new international logistics site in Rincon, Georgia.
Georgia-based Pearson Farm offers a generational legacy in the pecan-growing belt
Pearson Farm has been building a rich legacy in Georgia’s pecan-growing belt. Learn more about the multi-generational farming operation.
Increased demand helps organic walnuts
Certified organic crops typically earn a higher price than their conventional counterparts, but for struggling California walnut growers, the organic premiums have not necessarily translated to higher profits.
California Agricultural Commissioners enforce Dacthal ban following EPA order
California Agricultural Commissioners are actively enforcing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recent ban on the herbicide Dacthal (DCPA).
MSU global food safety event tackles food policy, research
Michigan State University (MSU) recently brought leaders in food safety innovation, research and policy from across the globe to a July food safety conference.
California growers to be affected by burn ban
Some San Joaquin Valley growers have begun using a different way of disposing discarded grapevines and orchard wood as the region phases out open agricultural burning.
Chestnut growers set to gain insights on crops, pests through MSU’s Chestnut Chat Series
Chestnut growers set to gain insights on crops, pests through MSU’s Chestnut Chat Series on Aug. 15 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
MCPC invites chestnut growers to annual Harvest Picnic
The Midwest Chestnut Producers Council (MCPC) invites members and enthusiasts to its annual Harvest Picnic on Aug. 17, 2024.
Great Southeast Pollinator Census set for Aug. 23-24
The Great Southeast Pollinator Census, a key citizen science project, is returning on Aug. 23-24. This initiative, led by the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension, invites participants from Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida to count pollinators and contribute crucial data for conservation efforts.
Prepare for wildfires: UC ANR offers essential tips
As California braces for a potentially severe fire season, the UC Agriculture and Natural Resources (UCANR) Fire Network emphasizes the importance of preparing both homes and agricultural operations.
Water decisions aided by sensors
Lisa Tate, a fifth-generation grower in Santa Paula, said she knew something was amiss in a block of young avocado trees planted on her family’s ranch.
Central State University seeks Mid-West farmers for $5M Climate-Smart Program
Central State University seeks 20 farmers from Ohio and southeastern Michigan for its Partnership for Climate-Smart Commodities Program.
UGA Extension program helps farmers adopt sustainable irrigation methods
The UGA Extension program helps farmers adopt sustainable irrigation methods, which is essential as insurance against drought and extended dry periods.
Plant sciences symposium marks Boyce Thompson Institute’s 100th birthday
The Boyce Thompson Institute (BTI), a Cornell-affiliated organization that promotes plant science research, is celebrating its 100th birthday through a symposium.
