Masters Of Maximizing Profit At Lamont Fruit Farms By Christina Herrick|September 30, 2015 Whatever you do, don’t go to Lamont Fruit Farms in Waterport, NY, and talk about saving money to […]Read More
Farm-Aiding Drone Technology Given Lift With FAA Approval Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 30, 2015 Florida agriculture analytics firm, AGERpoint Inc., granted permission to fly its gasoline-powered unmanned aerial vehicles over fields across the U.S.
New Technology Helps To Solve The Berry Mechanization Challenge By Christina Herrick|September 29, 2015 Blueberry production is a billion-dollar business in the U.S. Although the industry grows every year, a key stumbling […]
EPA Announces Children Under 18 Can No Longer Handle Pesticides Posted by Christina Herrick|September 29, 2015 EPA is announcing stronger protections for the nation’s 2 million agricultural workers and their families working on farms, […]
Next Generation Growers Programs Get $8.8 Million From USDA Posted by Christina Herrick|September 29, 2015 USDA announced the allocation of $8.4 million to support the work of 54 partner organizations in 35 states […]
Feared Peach Pest Found In California By David Eddy|September 29, 2015 Just one find so far, but an infestation could be disastrous for the U.S. stone fruit industry.
California Drought And Greenhouse Gas Programs Get Nearly $10 Million Posted by Christina Herrick|September 29, 2015 The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has selected 100 projects totaling $9.38 million from the State […]
Current Trends Top Conversation At Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association Convention By Lisa Lochridge|September 28, 2015 Invasive pests, politics, water, and GMOs stoke the fire at FFVA’s annual gathering.
Texas Grocery Chain Partners With Dole To Donate 7 Salad Bars To Schools Posted by Rosemary Gordon|September 28, 2015 The donation aims to increase fresh produce options for students in Seguin, TX.
Climate Change Consensus Extends Beyond Climate Scientists, Purdue Study Indicates Posted by Rosemary Gordon|September 28, 2015 Researcher says the study is the first to highlight agreement on human-caused climate change is reaching the broader scientific community.
Wine Institute Launches Sustainable Winegrowing Certificate Course Posted by Christina Herrick|September 28, 2015 Class designed to educate wine trade professionals and consumers on sustainable practices of state’s winegrape industry. The Wine […]
New Cider Website Debuts Posted by Christina Herrick|September 28, 2015 The New York Apple Association (NYAA) updated the portion of the website devoted to cider. The site, […]
USApple Launches Campaign Supporting Education Causes Posted by Christina Herrick|September 27, 2015 Everyone remembers the beginning of the alphabet chart — where our favorite fruit has long been the iconic […]
Raisin Industry Continues To Make Push Toward Maximizing Productivity, Minimizing Cost By Matthew Fidelibus|September 27, 2015 The U.S. is the leading global producer of raisins, but the land area planted to raisin grapes in […]
USDA Fruit and Vegetable Program Changes Name to the Specialty Crops Program Posted by Christina Herrick|September 26, 2015 USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) recently changed the name of the Fruit and Vegetable Program to the Specialty […]
Coming Soon To A Card Reader Near You Posted by Christina Herrick|September 26, 2015 Banks are updating credit cards with new technology called EVM, or Europay, MasterCard, and Visa. Cards are equipped […]
FDA To Hold Public Meeting On FSMA Preventive Controls For Human And Animal Food Final Rules Posted by Christina Herrick|September 26, 2015 USDA’s FDA announced a public meeting to offer the opportunity for discussion on the recently finalized rules on […]
Florida Blueberry Industry Still Has Some Growing Up To Do [Opinion] By Dudley Calfee|September 25, 2015 Dudley Calfee, president of the Florida Blueberry Growers Association, weighs in with his perspective on the sector’s current state.
YouTube Channel Provides Safety Videos For National Farm Safety Week Posted by Christina Herrick|September 23, 2015 This week marks National Farm Safety Week and 10 U.S. Agricultural Centers, with funding from the National Institute […]
Awareness Key In Grounding Spotted Wing Drosophila’s Aerial Assaults By Oscar E. Liburd|September 23, 2015 In 2015, the infamous pest wreaked havoc in Florida blueberry fields. Are you prepared for next season’s onslaught?
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