Crop Management
APHIS issues fruit fly quarantine in California
The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) have established an Oriental ... more »
USDA-ARS selects AmplifiedAg for CEA labs
AmplifiedAg, an agricultural technology company focused in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), was awarded the contract from the USDA Agricultur... more »
OFRF workshop helps growers, researchers communicate with legislators
The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) is presenting another workshop to help farmers and agricultural researchers communicate with legislator... more »
Organic Grower Summit panel delves into AI
The explosive interest in artificial intelligence (AI) in agriculture continues to affect all facets of the growing process — from crop-yield predic... more »
FarmSense pest monitoring system promotes sustainability
FarmSense’s pest monitoring system, which helps growers grow in a sustainable manner, has won worldwide recognition. The agtech startup has been ... more »
Michigan offers $3.6 million to fight invasive species
Michigan’s Invasive Species Grant Program is now accepting proposals for the 2023 funding cycle, with an anticipated $3.6 million available to appli... more »
USDA seeks comments for NOSB fall meeting
The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) has opened registration for people who want to speak at online comment sessions or submit written comments... more »
EPA amends wetlands protection rules
In response to a recent Supreme Court decision, the EPA has removed federal protection for a majority of U.S. wetlands. The new rule amending the 2... more »