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JDI’s Racing for melons: From the fields to the finish line
Ross Chastain is known for being a top racer on the NASCAR circuit, driving the No. 1 Chevrolet ZL1 for Trackhouse Racing, among others. Behind the wheel, he’s got a background that fuels his competitive... more »
Bountiful year pegged for pears
Pear Bureau Northwest (PBNW)/USA Pears is characterizing this season as a bountiful year. Pear orchards in the Pacific Northwest are a hum of activity as the 2025 harvest is officially underway. This year’s yields exceed... more »
Michigan Apples’ 10 years of handing apples to Chicago Marathon runners
The leading Midwestern apple state is celebrating a decade of supporting an important race in the Windy City. For the 10th consecutive year, Michigan Apple Committee (MAC) will be a sponsor of the Bank of... more »
FIRA USA robotics conference returns
The fourth edition of the International Forum of Agricultural Robotics, or FIRA USA, brings new ways growers can learn about farm automation and interact with technology providers to help them better run their operations. Scheduled... more »
National ag groups applaud AEWR decision
A federal court in Louisiana on Aug. 27 vacated the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) 2023 Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) Methodology rule, bringing a much-needed measure of wage stability for agricultural employers as Florida... more »
New York Apple Association names new board chairman
The New York Apple Association (NYAA) has named Thomas Coene as chairman of the board. Coene and his wife Lindsey grow apples on the southern shore of Lake Ontario in Ontario, New York, at Windmill... more »
Tessenderlo Kerley breaks ground on new fertilizer facility
Tessenderlo Kerley has opened its newest liquid fertilizer production facility in Defiance, Ohio. The opening represents a major milestone in the company’s commitment to advancing sustainable agriculture across North America, according to a news release.... more »
San Joaquin Valley Grape Day shows growers solutions
Grape Day at the Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center – a time-honored learning event dating to the late 1960s – was convened again on Aug. 12 for wine, table and raisin grape growers to hear about the latest... more »
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