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Gov. Whitmer proclaims October as Michigan Agritourism Month
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed October as Michigan Agritourism Month. The month-long celebration recognizes the economic and social benefits of agritourism to our state’s farms and communities. Michigan Agritourism Month is a special time ... more
‘Unsafe’ cider produced in an uninspected, unlicensed Michigan facility
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is advising consumers not to drink cider produced by Bowens Mills in Middleville, Michigan, due to food safety concerns. Bowens Mills was found operating an unlicensed cider processing f... more
Pear Study Circles planned by Washington State University Tree Fruit Extension
Join Washington State University Extension for a series of Pear Study Circles for pear producers on Tuesday evenings Oct. 19, 2021, to Feb. 22, 2022. The goal of this series is to provide learning opportunities where growers, consultants, research... more
Helm Agro introduces biologicals team to support growing portfolio
Helm Agro announced Oct. 7 a new biologicals sales team, promoting two internal employees and hiring four new regional sales managers. Establishing a boots-on-the-ground sales presence is the next step in a recent partnership with Alltech Crop Sci... more
Pear Bureau Northwest welcomes new marketing communications manager
Pear Bureau Northwest is pleased to announce Jim Morris has joined the organization as Marketing Communications Manager. Morris brings over 12 years of combined retailer and marketing experience to the Pear Bureau Northwest team. Most recently, Mo... more
New bacteria ID will help apple juice producers avoid spoilage
Apple juice lovers won’t be left with a bad taste, thanks to a new study that identifies three new bacteria species, one of which fouls up the flavor. The three new species – Alicyclobacillus mali, A. fructus, and A. suci – all belong to the... more
WineVit 2022 to be held in-person Feb. 7-10, Washington Winegrowers announces
The Washington Winegrowers Association plans to hold WineVit 2022 in-person Feb. 7–10 at the Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick, Washington. Formerly known as the Winegrowers Convention & Trade Show, WineVit is an annual opportunity... more
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