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Sustainability Hot Topic At Huge Winegrower Meeting
January 28, 2009
Growers pack sessions at California symposium to hear how they need to learn all they can about the white hot concept.
Washington Winegrape Production Soars To Record High
January 27, 2009
Not only was the state’s production up 14% in 2008, but prices also hit a record high.
National Peach Council Under New Leadership
January 27, 2009
Kay Rentzel, who currently manages the National Apple Month Program for the U.S. Apple Association, is stepping in to replace Charles Walker, who retired from National Peach Council late last year.
Becker Forum One Highlight Of New York Fruit And Vegetable Meeting
January 27, 2009
The Empire State Fruit and Vegetable Expo, which takes place Feb. 10-12, 2009, in Syracuse, NY, will kick off with the annual Becker Forum Focus On Labor on Feb. 10.
Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Convention
January 27, 2009
Attend a variety of educational sessions and learn how to market your farm at a major fruit convention in Ontario.
American Farmland Trust Offers Input To Obama Administration
January 27, 2009
An organization that acts as an advocate for farm and ranch land conservation has created recommendations on policy for President Obama and his administration.
Apple Juice May Slow The Onset Of Alzheimer’s Disease
January 27, 2009
New research shows that apple juice has an effect on a protein fragment that promotes Alzheimer’s disease.
California Organic Acreage Jumped In 2008
January 20, 2009
The state saw a large increase in organic acreage last year, especially in fruits and vegetables.
Food Safety Recall Of Sliced Apples
January 20, 2009
Wisconsin company recalls fresh-sliced apples after an internal safety test showed possible Listeria contamination.
Pesticide Restrictions Passed By European Union
January 20, 2009
The approval of pesticide legislation will severely limit crop protection options for European growers.
House Agriculture Committee Members Selected
January 20, 2009
Agriculture Chair Collin C. Peterson recently announced the Agriculture Committee Members.
Produce Marketing Association Offers Input For Food Safety Guides
January 20, 2009
In offering its input for food safety guides, PMA stresses the importance of both streamlined food safety standards and microbial testing.
Growers, Researchers Offers Best Advice On A Profitable Future
January 14, 2009
The Ohio Produce Growers and Marketers Association Congress, held Jan. 12-14 in Sandusky, OH, featured a panel of growers, researchers, and other industry leaders discussing key strategies growers can take to build a profitable and sustainable future in fruit production.
COOL Final Rule Approved By USDA
January 13, 2009
The final rule for country of origin labeling will be published tomorrow. Read on to find out where.
Texas Winegrape Growers Awarded $250,000
January 13, 2009
Ten vineyards received funding toward the total expansion of hundreds of acres of grapevines.
The New Farm Worker: Robots!
January 13, 2009
Growers with physical limitations can now receive relief from robots — well, sort of.
Fruit Program To Hit Hundreds Of Schools This Year
January 7, 2009
A campaign spotlighting fruit at schools could be implemented at thousands of schools within three years.
United Fresh Responds To Proposed GAPS Changes
January 7, 2009
Continuing dialogue is encouraged by United Fresh Produce Association in regard to changes in the GAPS Guide.
Decision Reached On Evans Fruit Lawsuit
January 7, 2009
The judge in a case against a large apple grower cited lack of evidence in his final ruling.
New Homeland Security Rule May Threaten Cherry Exports
January 6, 2009
Washington cherry growers are concerned about what new security procedures for shipping cherries overseas might cost to implement.
Organic Growers Unknowingly Used Synthetic Fertilizer
January 6, 2009
Numerous California organic growers used an approved organic fertilizer that actually contained ammonium sulfate.
California Pesticide Use Drops Again
January 6, 2009
