Monsanto And Novozymes Team Up To Provide Sustainable Bioagricultural Solutions Posted by Rosemary Gordon|December 11, 2013 The companies establish the BioAg Alliance to discover, develop, and sell microbial solutions to help growers increase crop yields with less inputs.Read More
New Container For Harvest, Storage, And Shipping Posted by Rosemary Gordon|December 11, 2013 The plastic bins from Macro Plastics will be available in January 2014.
How To Increase Demand For Potatoes Posted by Rosemary Gordon|December 11, 2013 The United States Potato Board is researching how to identify new opportunities and is taking a closer look at a younger audience.
No Farm Bill Means Growers Face Uncertainty In 2014 Posted by Rosemary Gordon|December 11, 2013 The result will mean growers will remain in limbo, says a Purdue farm policy expert.
Highlights From The Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market Expo By Lauren María Alexander|December 11, 2013 Key takeaways from the show in Grand Rapids, MI, include food safety pointers, what growers can do to support pollinators, and more.
Food Trucks Incorporate Local Produce Into Offerings By Lauren María Alexander|December 11, 2013 Mobile markets in Cleveland, OH, capitalize on the locally grown movement.
Tips On Breaking Into The Food Truck Market By Lauren María Alexander|December 11, 2013 Following a few simple pointers can put interested produce growers on the fast track.
Biopesticide Industry Alliance Elects New Board Chairman And Director Posted by Brian Sparks|December 10, 2013 New chair Rick Melnick has been an active member of the board since 2008, and will begin his term on Jan. 1.
Scientists Building Metrics For Most Efficient Bee Pollinators Posted by Brian Sparks|December 10, 2013 Researchers from North Carolina are proposing a set of guidelines for assessing the performance of pollinator species.
Study: Spread Of Salmonella Is Rare In Postharvest Tomatoes Posted by Frank Giles|December 9, 2013 UF/IFAS researchers say “perfect storm” is necessary for the fooborne illness to proliferate.
Vegetable Variety Showcase 2013: Stokes Seeds, Inc. Posted by Rosemary Gordon|December 8, 2013 Stokes Seeds, Inc. highlights some of the newest vegetable varieties.
USDA Announces Members Of Beginning Farmers And Ranchers Committee Posted by Christina Herrick|December 6, 2013 Members to weigh in on USDA strategies, policies, and programs relevant to beginning farmers and ranchers.
Vegetable Variety Showcase: Siegers Seed Co. Posted by Rosemary Gordon|December 6, 2013 See the latest offerings from Siegers Seed Co.
Survey: Food Safety A Top Concern In Florida Posted by Frank Giles|December 5, 2013 UF/IFAS also probes perceptions on GMO crops.
New Cornell Website Features Climate Change Information Posted by Rosemary Gordon|December 5, 2013 The site offers a searchable directory of climate change research and outreach programs at Cornell.
USDA Ends Plan For National Leafy Greens Food Safety Program Posted by Rosemary Gordon|December 4, 2013 USDA issued a federal register notice terminating the proposal to create the National Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement.
Survey Shows Growers Plan To Change Weed Control Strategies In 2014 Posted by Rosemary Gordon|December 4, 2013 Majority of growers surveyed face glyphosate-resistant weeds.
Vegetable Variety Showcase 2013: Seedway Posted by Rosemary Gordon|December 4, 2013 Check out the latest varieties from Seedway.
Growing Vegetables On The Moon Posted by Rosemary Gordon|December 4, 2013 A NASA project plans to plant turnips and other crops on the moon in 2015.
Penn State, Cornell Partner On Vegetable, Small-Fruit Programs Posted by Rosemary Gordon|December 4, 2013 Series of Web-based seminars focus on disease and insect control issues, water quality considerations, and more.