Ag Investment Firms Acquire Majority Interest In Alico

Value-added sales volume increased by 14%, even with a crop that was 7% smaller.

Naturally occurring fungus may help fight Palmer amaranth.

Voles do not hibernate, but Penn State University researchers urge growers to reduce population before winter.

The voluntary recall of limited quantities of Crunch Pak Brand apple slices is due to a possible health risk from Listeria monocytogenes.

Research manager with Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizers studies effects of fertility program on Gala and Honeycrisp in a high-density orchard.

Industry groups express concern at blanket regulations; deadline for comments is Nov. 22

United Farm Workers challenges several crews’ ballots, which were then sealed and will not be counted until legal challenges are heard.

$200,000 to fund Boys & Girls Club Of Collier County’s first location in Immokalee.

Following issues with website, Produce Safety and Preventative Control rules open an additional week for comments.

Majority of the 2012 illegal pesticide residues were on produce imported from other countries and contained very low levels (a fraction of a part per million).

Public input sought on environmental assessment and plant pest risk assessment of nonbrowning apple varieties.

The nation’s top food safety lawyer offers perspective on the criminal charges filed in the Jensen Farms case and what this means for the fresh produce industry moving forward.

USDA’s initial estimates reflect effects of HLB.

Researchers are aiming to develop bean plants that can produce higher yields under harsh conditions.

Vote to be held Nov. 5 on for Gerawan Farming union certification.

Positive test results in two counties will expand previous quarantines.

Marion Zuefle will work with growers and researchers around New York and the Northeast.

New York Apple Association to supply more than 90,000 apples during marathon events.

Comprehensive effort is made to identify sources for enhancing flavor among commercial varieties and lines used for breeding.