USDA is aware that people across the country have received suspicious, unsolicited packages of seed that appear to be coming from China. USDA’s Animal and Plant … [Read More...]
Agricultural News
FARM SERVICE AGENCY COUNTY COMMITTEE NOMINATIONS OPEN JUNE 15
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...]
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...]
Gardening News
INFESTATION OF HEMLOCK WOOLLY ADELGID CONFIRMED IN ADIRONDACKS
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the confirmation of an infestation of the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (Adelges … [Read More...]
USDA DECLARES AUGUST TREE CHECK MONTH
August is the peak time of year to spot the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) as adults emerge from trees. That’s why the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is … [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...]
U.S. NATIONAL ARBORETUM SET TO REOPEN JUNE 8
Beginning June 8, the U.S. National Arboretum in Washington, D.C., will reopen with operational changes in place to protect staff and federal resources. The new … [Read More...]
Landscaping & Nursery News
NJLCA ANNOUNCES DECISION FOR ITS 2021 LANDSCAPE NEW JERSEY TRADE SHOW AND CONFERENCE
There is no higher priority for the New Jersey Landscape Contractors Association (NJLCA) than the health and safety of our attendees, exhibitors and speakers. … [Read More...]
GIE+EXPO ORGANIZERS POSTPONE 2020 TRADE SHOW TO 2021
Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and continued regulatory uncertainty, GIE/OPEI, LLC announced that the 2020 show will be postponed until next … [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...]
