Scholarship Winners Presented At The Great Lakes Expo Posted by Rosemary Gordon|December 22, 2015 Fourteen students were the recipients of scholarships to help further their educations in the fruit and vegetable industries.Read More
New Study Digs Into What It Costs To Grow Blackberries By UC Agriculture and Natural Resources News|May 7, 2024
5 Ways Growers Can Use Mobile Technology To Lighten The Workload By Paul Rusnak|December 15, 2015 Farm smarter by tapping into your cell phone.
South Florida Farmers Seeking Disaster Relief In Wake Of Severe Flooding Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 15, 2015 Initial reports show some producers experiencing 60% to 70% loss.
Colorado Fruit & Vegetable Growers Conference To Be Held In February Posted by Rosemary Gordon|December 8, 2015 Session topics include organic certification, community supported agriculture programs, and food safety.
Registration Open For NAFDMA Convention Posted by Rosemary Gordon|December 8, 2015 Annual touring and educational program will take place Jan. 31-Feb. 6 in British Columbia.
Loan Forgiveness Program For Young Growers Posted by Rosemary Gordon|December 8, 2015 Deadline to apply is Dec. 15 for young growers in New York state.
USA Pears Launches Month-Long Marketing Blitz Posted by Christina Herrick|December 8, 2015 USDA has officially declared December as National Pear Month. Pear Bureau Northwest (USA Pears) is marking National Pear […]
We Need To Work Together To Feed A Growing Population [opinion] Posted by Rosemary Gordon|December 7, 2015 As the population rises and more people will need to fed, let’s solve problems and find ways to increase production.
Florida Department Of Citrus Thankful, Hopeful As New Season Sets In By Shannon Ross Shepp|December 6, 2015 Organization’s executive director says cutting-edge technology key to delivering brand message.
E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Celery Posted by Rosemary Gordon|December 3, 2015 Celery products from Taylor Farms Pacific in California are recalled.
Get Ready For The Produce Rule [opinion] By Rosemary Gordon|December 3, 2015 As we gear up for the final Produce Rule, make sure you are ready for what will be required of you and have a plan in place.
Risks To Global Food Security High Due To Climate Change Posted by Christina Herrick|December 2, 2015 The USDA has released Climate Change, Global Food Security and the U.S. Food System at the 2015 Paris […]
Don’t Take Advantage Of Views On “Local” When Marketing By Richard VanVranken|December 2, 2015 “Local” continues to be an important marketing concept. Many agree with Sherri Marolda, who farms in Atlantic County, NJ, […]
Help Wanted: Agricultural Employers Are Hiring By Frank Giles|December 1, 2015 Farming operations are looking for the best and brightest to feed a hungry world.
LGMA’s Take On The Final Produce Safety Rule Posted by Rosemary Gordon|November 30, 2015 The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement clarifies several points about the new law.
USApple’s Leadership Program Now Accepting Applications Posted by Christina Herrick|November 30, 2015 The U.S. Apple Association (USApple) is accepting applications for its Young Apple Leaders program. At least 10 least […]
Apple, Potato, Peach, And Grape Commodity Groups Urge Congress To Not Cut Crop Insurance Posted by Christina Herrick|November 24, 2015 U.S. Apple Association, United Fresh Produce Association, Western Growers Association, National Peach Council, National Potato Council, and California […]
FDA Rejects Mandatory Genetic Engineering Labeling Posted by Rosemary Gordon|November 24, 2015 Agency is issuing two guidances for manufacturers who wish to voluntarily label their products as containing ingredients from GE or non-GE sources.
5 Florida Nurseries Selected To Pioneer State’s Medical Marijuana Enterprise Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 23, 2015 After extensive vetting process, the Sunshine State is ready to take the next step in cannabis culture.
Average Cost Of Classic Thanksgiving Meal Breaks $50 Mark Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 20, 2015 Thanks to uptick in turkey prices, American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual survey puts feast for 10 in uncharted territory.