Category: By Region
National Plant Board recognizes Georgia Plant Protection Division
The National Plant Board (NPB) is recognizing the Georgia Department of Agriculture’s (GDA) Plant Protection Division.
MSU hosts global food safety experts
At Michigan State University’s recent (MSU) Global Food Safety Symposium, global authorities in food safety innovation, research and policy discussed issues and topics related to food safety and food security.
North Carolina State receives research project funding
North Carolina State University (NCSU) has received funding for nine specialty crop research projects.
Longtime produce leader to lead Florida tomato groups
Robert Guenther, a longtime produce industry leader, has been tapped to lead Florida’s tomato trade associations.
USDA makes indemnity payments to producers impacted by Hurricane Debby
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is making indemnity payments to producers impacted by hurricane Debby.
IFPA mourns the passing of Ed Duda
IFPA mourns the passing of Ed Duda, a past Chair of United Fresh Produce Association and influential leader in fresh produce community.
The Nunes Co.’s Tom Nunes dies
Tom Nunes of The Nunes Company, which markets its vegetables and leafy greens under the Foxy brand, has died. He was 95.
Red Tomato rebrands apples, expands EcoCertified distribution
In time for the 2024 apple season, Red Tomato has rebranded and expanded distribution of its EcoCertified line of products.
USApple elects Brett Baker as new board chair
New York apple marketer and shipper Brett Baker is the new USApple board chair.
Michigan apple growers to harvest 31 million bushels in 2024
This year’s Michigan apple harvest is expected to be smaller than last year’s, but still ahead of the typical crop.
2024 Cranberry Crop Forecast: Massachusetts sees boost
The 2024 cranberry harvest in Massachusetts is projected to see a notable increase, according to the NASS of the USDA.
MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics names new director
Jan Byrne has been promoted to lead Michigan State University’s (MSU) Plant & Pest Diagnostics department.
Georgia ag labor forum announces speakers
Speakers have been publicized for the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association’s (GFVGA) labor seminar.
Melons hosts for cucurbit downy mildew detected in New England
Melons are hosts for cucurbit downy mildew (CDM), a disease that harms cucurbits, has been spotted in New England.
Washington apple forecast predicts return to normal with exceptional quality
WSTFA has announced its outlook for the 2024 apple harvest, projecting a crop of 124 million forty-pound boxes.
New research projects funded to boost rootstock resilience for California grape growers
The California Grape Rootstock Improvement Commission (CGRIC) has approved funding for five new research projects.
Grants for farmers: Part 1: Grant listings
Listings of grants available to farmers from the USDA, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and others.
Ohio State University hosts Berry Field Night for experienced and novice growers
Ohio State University South Centers will host the Ohio Berry Field Night to provide growers with insights into advanced production techniques.