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Grant funding available for eight projects to increase specialty crops in Hawaiʻi

Much of Hawai‘i’s diversified agriculture falls under this specialty crop designation. Eligible plants must be cultivated or managed and used by people for food, medicinal purposes...

Hawaii secures $600K federal grant to boost specialty crops

"With this year’s Specialty Crop Block Grant funding, Hawaii is investing in innovative projects that will help address the needs of specialty crop producers within the region."

"The new substrate has significantly contributed towards propagation success of clematis"

With a legacy of more than 60 years, Amerigo Farms and its Canadian parent company, Homestead Growers, built their reputation on technical discipline, specialty crops and excellenc...

Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture to choose eight projects for federal grant funding

Hawaiʻi's specialty crop producers can apply for funding from a $618,260 USDA grant aimed at enhancing competitiveness and market opportunities for local fruits, vegetables, tree...

Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers acreage reporting deadline extended. 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency has re-opened the reporting period for growers who want to apply for Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers, a $1 billion ai...

Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Industry Applauds Bipartisan Congressional Letter Urging Trade Protections for American Spec...

The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA) is applauding a bipartisan congressional letter led by U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) urging U.S. Trade Repres...

USDA expands triticale crop insurance for 2026 as growers see rising demand

A Michigan farmer says growing demand for triticale is helping to diversify rotations and marketing opportunities. Sixth-generation grower Janna Fritz says her farm has been growin...

CropLife asks farmers to tap zaid season window after rabi loss and below normal monsoon ahead

Successive western disturbances have damaged harvest-ready rabi crops across Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and other States

US: Busy flower season sees area family farm markets' sales bloom

For many Butler County farm markets, early spring profits are now sprouting and blooming even though their usual fresh produce offerings are months away. Across the region, family-...

Summit Agro USA Fungicide Expanded to Apples and Cherries

Summit Agro USA today announced an expansion of the label for its Prolivo 300SC Fungicide to include control of powdery mildew on apples and cherries, with the exception of those g...

Coir substrate demand grows as India’s protected‑cultivation footprint expands

Demand for coir substrates in India has been growing at an estimated 15–20% per year over recent seasons, fuelled by the rapid rise of polyhouse and hydroponic vegetable production...

US (SC): Clemson Extension releases new cut flower manual to support growing Southeast industry

As demand for locally grown flowers rises across the Southeast, the Clemson Cooperative Extension Service has released a new production guide designed to help growers meet that dem...

"A new crop with our trusted quality"

Anyone walking into Lionplant's new location will immediately notice that alongside chrysanthemums, something else is growing. Larger plants, glossy leaves, and here and there larg...

A fresh crop of ideas: Local growers pivot to survive the wine downturn

Grapes are everywhere in Lodi. In the city’s logo. On murals downtown. Memorialized in a steel archway. They’re the namesake of the stadium and the annual fair. There a...

Employees blossom with annual Sunshine spring sale

Pumpkin vines and night sky petunias; fairy succulents and sagebrush. As he takes visitors through the Sunshine Acres greenhouse, Lynn points each plant out by name.

Texas strawberry season slow to start, but quality stays high

Texas Crop and Weather Report - April 14, 2026 The post Texas strawberry season slow to start, but quality stays high appeared first on AgriLife Today.

Premium Napa Valley Crystal Springs Grapes Available

Quick hits: USDA plans fertilizer production in U.S.; farmers' 'stops' that aren't seasonal; curiosity builds community

Brooke RollinsThe Department of Agriculture plans to use tariff dollars and trade renegotiation resources to help fertilizer production in the United States. Agriculture Secretary...

Combining tomato and cactus production in four-season climate of Colorado

A diversified greenhouse development in Colorado, developed by Harnois Greenhouses, integrates a 1-hectare Luminosa gutter-connected greenhouse for tomato production with two 42-fo...

India: Floriculture booming as growers shifting from grains to flowers

Long perceived as a rugged and drought prone region, Rayalaseema is now emerging as a flourishing floriculture hub. Aromatic flowers cultivated here are spreading their fragrance a...

“Cut curcuma isn’t a bulk product, but it’s a true eye-catcher”

In Honselersdijk, in the Dutch greenhouse region of Westland, Villa Curcuma is the sole operation in the Netherlands growing cut curcuma under glass. Growers Dean and Mike Zuidgees...

Cal-Maine Foods: Time To Shine As Specialty And Prepared Foods Expand

Special Events this month

There are plenty of trade fairs and events scheduled in the coming period. FlowerTrials and GreenTech are taking place next month, along with open days and in-house exhibitions—the...

SAN Agrow Receives California Registration for DURALEV®

SAN Agrow has announced California registration of DURALEV®, expanding availability of its biological fungicide and bactericide to 15 states, including Arizona, Colorado, Florida,...