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Keystone State honors growers, Extension agents
During the first day of the Mid-Atlantic Fruit & Vegetable Convention in Hershey, Pennsylvania, the region's specialty crops leaders honored growers and others for their industry contributions. At the Jan. 30 Annual Fruit & Growers... more »
Drone workshop focuses on farm use
The University of Arizona (UA) is scheduling a workshop designed to help growers considering using drones. The Easy Drone Use for Better Farms Workshop is scheduled for Jan. 31. The workshop will be presented in-person... more »
GFVGA asks for transparency on H-2A wage rates
The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA) has filed Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests with the Department of Labor (DOL) regarding wage rates for workers in the H-2A temporary visa program. New hourly... more »
Rice Fruit’s Lemonade apples offer splash of yellow
Rice Fruit Co., Gardeners, Pennsylvania, is kicking off Lemonade apple packing this season with increased volume due to recent plantings coming into production. “We’re super excited to offer an apple that’s fresh and bright, but... more »
California, Florida organic strawberries limited but available
As Valentine’s Day approaches, which is a heavy demand holiday for strawberries, there are organic strawberries available — but they are highly priced and in limited volume. “We will have organic strawberries for Valentine’s Day,”... more »
California Ag Leadership Program class seeks applications
Applications are now being accepted for the newest class of the California Agricultural Leadership Program (CALP). Applicants for Class 54 should be mid-career growers, farmers, ranchers, horticulturalists, foresters and/or individuals working in other areas of... more »
Driscoll’s names new president of the Americas
Zespri CEO Dan Mathieson is leaving the produce marketer to become Driscoll’s president of the Americas. Mathieson has been at Zespri for 21 years, including seven as CEO, according to a statement from Zespri. He... more »
WSU seeks input on phenology-based management of pears
Washington State University researchers are asking for input from pear growers and others in the industry for an annual survey on pear management practices. The purpose of this survey is to gain a better understanding... more »
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