Sep. 22, 2020
A pioneering outdoor classroom at the Ciuffelli Agricultural Institute provides students with an inspiring setting to resume their studies.
Sep. 14, 2020
Bad Weather Ahead of Harvest Dampens Spirits of Italy's Olive Oil Producers
Extreme weather events – ranging from hail storms to flash flooding – have impacted olive growers across Italy. For many farmers, hopes of a promising harvest have washed away.
May. 19, 2020
Central Italian Producers Build on Their Success at World Olive Oil Competition
Producers from the Marche and Umbria regions considered their achievements at the 2020 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition.
May. 5, 2020
Lockdown Extension Adds to Setbacks for Italian Producers
The extension, in an area that was mostly spared by the virus outbreak that ran wild in northern Italy, has prompted local institutions to call on the central government to let their region set its own course of economic recovery.
Jan. 29, 2015
Umbria PDO Looks to Expo and Beyond
With production off 95 percent, the new president of Umbrian PDO said the 2014 harvest showed how the region's products are "almost essential."
Nov. 3, 2014
This part of central Italy is famous for its quality oil grown on stony hillsides, but this year the olive fly has caused havoc in Umbria.
Oct. 30, 2014 Europe
Umbrian Leaders Seek Action for 'Huge Damages' to Region's Growers
Oct. 27, 2014 Production
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