Bringing blockchain to the fruit market
“Blockchain technology alone cannot provide freshness, safety, provenance and recall capabilities.
“That requires data and capabilities from outside the blockchain.”
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North American Strawberry Symposium set for February
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New packaging to keep blueberries fresh through supply chain
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$9.4 million set for socially disadvantaged, veteran farmers
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New York apple growers star in marketing push
New York apple growers turned out in force for a marketing push designed to help consumers connect with the producers themselves.
USDA names Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee
Hurricane Michael response information in Georgia
Nourse Farms doubles greenhouse space in Massachusetts
IFTA seeks applicants for Young Professionals Scholarship Program
Grant supports improving cider industry – ‘Apple to Glass’
Canada ‘yet to realize’ fruit export potential in Europe
Michigan identifies 2018 Specialty Crop Block Grant recipients
New tech makes it cheaper, easier to track the cold chain
Over time, the technology has grown to tie together plant breeding, growing and picking, and the supply chain.
20-year study examines yields of high-density orchards
“With some varieties, it is possible that very high-density systems would only have potential when orchard lifespan is short or when fruit prices are very high during the early years of an orchard life.”
High tunnels bring berries’ success under cover
In many areas of the country, cold winters and humid, variable growing seasons can limit the profitability of raspberries and strawberries, as well as the survival of blackberries.
Organic Grower Summit second education session set
United Fresh to honor Four Seasons Produce CEO achievements
Apple Annie’s ‘best place in the world to eat apple pie’
Lonely Planet, an international travel guidebook publisher, has recognized ... more
USDA resources help fruit farm stay in family hands
Nestled in the hills of Adams County, Pennsylvania lies a fifth-generation ... more
Canada farm that gave birth to the McIntosh apple up for sale
The birthplace of the iconic McIntosh apple – an aging orchard in Ontario... more
Cailin Kowalewski joins New York Apple Association
The New York Apple Association (NYAA) has added Cailin Kowalewski as assist... more
Census of Agriculture website integrated for improved access
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has fully integra... moreUnited Fresh Executive Development Program registration open
Georgia group issues update on NAFTA/USMCA
Wine center in Michigan named for benefactors
Washington State Grape Society seeks award nominees
Wilbur-Ellis names Mark Ripato as new Agribusiness president
NYAA debuts new ‘Apples from New York’ logo
UC ag webinar series offers continuing education credit
Fall is an ideal time to soil test compared to spring
Michigan apples meet Chicago runners at the finish line
