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Titan Farms partners with CarbonCents to reduce carbon footprint
A partnership with a carbon reduction tech firm should help Titan Farms cut its carbon footprint.
MSU to host 2024 preharvest blueberry Extension twilight meeting
The Michigan State University blueberry team is inviting blueberry growers to attend this year’s preharvest blueberry Extension twilight meeting.
Michigan Apples taps marketing agency for consumer marketing
The Michigan Apple Committee has hired a marketing agency to promote the state’s apples.
Native plants give local pollinators a kick-start to the season
Mother Nature awakens her spring with a sense of renewal and fresh beginnings. Farmers are acutely in tune with the change in seasons and approach them with their own levels of intensity. They monitor their crops closely, check the weather obsessively, watch for fresh shoots or flower blossoms to emerge and check the weather again.
Protecting water supplies through groundwater recharge
To help improve water availability, several Central Valley California growers are participating in USDA groundwater recharge program.
Apple storage continues to rise
Apple holdings for June have increased, up 32% to 38% across fresh and processed channels.
Annual California Small Farm Conference released 2025 dates
The California Small Farm Conference is a hybrid and bilingual event that will take place from Feb. 23-27, 2025.
Ohio Grape Industries Committee launches Vineyard Expansion Assistance Program
The Ohio Grape Industries Committee has introduced the Vineyard Expansion Assistance Program (VEAP) to bolster grape production in Ohio.
2024 Michigan viticulture field day scheduled
This year’s Michigan Viticulture Field Day and Enology Experience Day are scheduled.
UC study estimates blackberry production costs
A new study examines how growers and others can estimate costs and potential returns for blackberries grown on California’s Central Coast.
Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association starts partnership effort
In an effort to bolster industry support, the Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA) has launched the Partnership for Growth Program.
California strawberries promoted at strawberry festival
Through an interactive booth and giveaways, the California Strawberry Commission connects with local community attendees at the one of the largest strawberry festivals in the United States
Cal Poly Strawberry Center Field Day registration opens
Registration is now open for the annual Cal Poly Strawberry Center Field Day.
UC study estimates costs for growing coastal organic strawberries
A new study can help growers and others estimate costs and potential returns for California’s Central Coast organic strawberries.
Titan Farms celebrates decade of premium peach brand
Titan Farms is marking the first 10 years of one of its premium fresh peach brands.
USDA recruits US exporters for trade mission to Vietnam
USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service is accepting applications from current and potential U.S. exporters for a trade mission to Vietnam.
Tour of Western New York Cider Operations set for June 14
The Cornell Hard Cider Program Work Team and the New York Cider Association have announced that on June 14.
TIPA honors packaging pioneer Craig Fox
During this year’s Viva Fresh, the Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) celebrated the vibrant spirit of the fresh produce industry while also paying tribute in memoriam to Texas produce icon, Craig Fox of Fox Packaging.
Wisconsin Cherry Board election underway
Wisconsin tart cherry growers have until June 15, 2024 to submit votes to elect two new members to the five-member Wisconsin Cherry Board.
Strawberry research production meeting spotlights sustainable farming practices
California strawberry growers and industry members gathered in early May for the California Strawberry Commission’s (CSC) Production Research meeting held in Santa Maria, Calif. to hear from strawberry industry experts regarding key advancements in strawberry production.