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Goldenberry Farms exporting new goldenberries to Canada
After research, consumer, and field trials, Goldenberry Farms has announced the commercial availability of tits non-GMO “Premium Select Goldenberries.” Hand-picked, and packed on site for peak freshness, the berry is larger and with more flavor... more »
VGRID Energy’s Bioservers aim to help with drought solutions in California
To help with ongoing drought issues across California, VGRID Energy Systems is launching its M100 Bioservers and biochar to be part of the solution. California wildfires are rapidly growing – and The California Department of Forestry... more »
Apple summer rots, sooty blotch and flyspeck addressed in Wisconsin
As the apple harvest season is upon us in Wisconsin, apple fruit diseases may become more apparent and their impacts on fruit quality and yield do not go unnoticed. Understanding when the pathogens infect, the... more »
North Carolina offers post-flood cleanup, disposal help for pesticides
As floodwaters recede and cleanup continues in western North Carolina, the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services urges farmers and homeowners to evaluate pesticides and other chemical storage areas. “If your pesticide or fertilizer... more »
Market access to California plums granted by Japan
The USDA announced Aug. 20 that Japan has granted market access for California plums. Eliminating the phytosanitary barriers keeping California plums out of the Japanese market required multiple rounds of technical negotiations that were somewhat... more »
Field day set for new MSU research center
A Michigan State University (MSU) AgBio Research and Extension Field Day is scheduled at the newly opened Earl and Linda Peterson West Central Michigan Research and Extension Center near Hart, Michigan. The tree fruit research... more »
Michigan apple growers to harvest 18.25M bushels in 2021
Michigan’s official crop estimate of 18.25 million bushels (766.5 million pounds) of apples was announced Aug. 20 as part of the USApple Outlook meeting which was held in Chicago. The 2021 estimate is below average... more »
Water projects in West benefit from infrastructure bill
With vast swaths of the West experiencing exceptional or extreme drought conditions and more than 90 active wildfires, a national coalition led by the California Farm Bureau has helped secure Senate approval for major federal... more »
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