USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will begin accepting nominations for county committee members on Monday, June 15, 2020. Elections will occur in certain Local … [Read More...]
Agricultural News
USDA NASS N.J. FIELD OFFICE RELEASES 2019 N.J. BLUEBERRY, CRANBERRY, AND PEACH FRUIT SUMMARY
New Jersey blueberry growers harvested just over 46 million utilized pounds from 9,300 acres. The value of utilized production was over $85 million for 2019, … [Read More...]
USDA NASS REMAINS OPERATIONAL AMID COVID-19, FARMERS ASKED TO COMPLETE SURVEYS ONLINE
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) statistical reports remain on schedule amid the COVID-19 pandemic. … [Read More...]
ORGANIC PRODUCE SALES JUMP 22% IN MARCH; UP 8% IN Q1
Total organic fresh produce sales were up 22 percent for the month of March, with overall first quarter sales up eight percent in retail conditions unlike any … [Read More...]
Gardening News
NOOTKATONE NOW REGISTERED BY EPA
A new active ingredient, discovered and developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has been registered by the Environmental Protection … [Read More...]
PHS LAUNCHES HARVEST 2020 INITIATIVE
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) believes all people can play a role in combating food insecurity. PHS is launching Harvest 2020, a multi-faceted … [Read More...]
NEW JERSEY SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE MOTHER’S DAY LETTER
This Sunday is Mother’s Day. Like many holidays, Mother’s Day has an iconic gift – flowers. What better way to pay homage and express your appreciation to … [Read More...]
USDA CONFIRMS RALSTONIA SOLANACEARUM RACE 3 BIOVAR 2 IN GERANIUM PLANTS IN GREENHOUSE
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the detection of Ralstonia solanacearum race 3 … [Read More...]
Landscaping & Nursery News
THE 2021 TROPICAL PLANT INTERNATIONAL EXPO HAS BEEN CANCELLED AMID COVID-19 CONCERNS
The Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA) reached a reluctant decision to cancel Tropical Plant International Expo - TPIE 2021 – scheduled … [Read More...]
OPEI BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPOINTS NEW LEADERSHIP
The Board of Directors of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) announces new leadership at the helm, with the appointment of Rick Olson, Chairman and … [Read More...]
NEW MT100 MINI TRACK LOADER FROM BOBCAT COMPANY DELIVERS GREATER RATED OPERATING CAPACITY, INCREASED LIFTING PERFORMANCE FOR PEAK PRODUCTIVITY
As the global leader in compact equipment, Bobcat Company is enhancing its industry-leading equipment and providing new and innovative designs, along with … [Read More...]
AMERICANHORT ANNOUNCES CULTIVATE’20 VIRTUAL
With continuing uncertainty around the COVID-19 pandemic, AmericanHort has made the decision to transform Cultivate, the annual tradeshow and conference, from … [Read More...]
