Economic report shows trends in agriculture
At its recent monthly meeting, the Farm Credit Administration board received a quarterly report on economic issues affecting agriculture,...
What is your liability when conducting an "agritourism" event
Source: National Agricultural Law Center With fall approaching, many farms are preparing their pumpkin patches and corn mazes for...
"Milk for Good" campaign receives pledge of support from Farm Credit
Farm Credit of the Virginias (FCV), a lending cooperative that serves Virginia, West Virginia and western Maryland, pledged a recent...
In revitalizing the chestnut industry, a North Carolina farmer is chasing the perfect nut
Source - Southern SARE By: Candace Pollock-Moore BURNSVILLE, North Carolina – Ron Fritz has a vision to restore the grandeur of the...
Growing edible flowers is reawakening an age-old tradition
ARLINGTON, VA — Edible flowers are finding their place in a reawakening movement. Northern Virginia Master Gardener Nancy Dowling makes...
Agaricus mushroom value of sales at $534 million in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, PA--- Pennsylvania Agaricus mushroom growers led all states with $534 million in sales, up 1% from the previous season....
KY grant opportunities available for FFA chapters to focus on farm safety, rescue, health
FRANKFORT, KY - A Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) program focused on farm safety, farm rescue, and farmers’ health, is...
Marylanders warned of low-flying aircraft planting fall cover crops
ANNAPOLIS, MD – The Maryland Department of Agriculture is advising rural residents to anticipate a rise in low-flying airplanes,...
New bee species discovered by volunteers in Pennsylvania
Source: Penn State By Adrienne Berard UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Community scientists in Pennsylvania have reported multiple new species of...
Specialty crop growers receive funding
WASHINGTON, DC -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced it is awarding $82.3 million to 65 recipients to enhance...
