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2022 Wisconsin Cranberry School goes virtual
The Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association (WSCGA) has changed its upcoming Cranberry School to a virtual event. "The health and safety of our cranberry community, speakers, and Cranberry School attendees is our No. 1 priority,"... more »
Slack new Iowa State University Extension and Outreach fruit crops specialist
Corn and soybeans may be the dominant crops grown in Iowa, but there is plenty of opportunity for specialty crops, including fruits, according to the newest fruit crop specialist with Iowa State University Extension and... more »
2022 San Joaquin Valley Grape Symposium moves to virtual format
Due to COVID-19 and the Omicron variant, the 2022 San Joaquin Valley (California) Grape Symposium has moved to a virtual format, and will now be held via Zoom. The Zoom meeting will occur at the... more »
Specialty Crop Grant opportunity announced by MDARD
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Director Gary McDowell announced Jan. 4 a request for proposals through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Ag Marketing... more »
Michigan orchardist Philip Succop dies at age 71
Philip Succop, 71, of Sparta, Michigan, died Dec. 22. According to his obituary, Phil went to be with his beloved daughter, Kristen, in heaven. Phil was a loving husband,... more »
PrimusGFS now offered by California organic certifier, CCOF
California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) supports the growth of organic by providing service-oriented organic certification, diverse educational offerings, and dedicated policy work. Founded in California more than 40 years ago, today CCOF's roots span the... more »
Sun World expands footprint in North America
Sun World International LLC (Sun World) announced Dec. 29 it has added a stone fruit marketer and two importers to its panel of North American licensees. These include stone fruit marketer, Trinity Fruit, and licensed... more »
Researchers pinpoint drought-resistant traits in grape rootstocks
Scientists at UC Davis have identified new root traits that help grapevines resist drought. The findings, published in the journal Annals of Botany, could speed up the development of grape rootstocks that protect vines from dry conditions,... more »
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