Category: By Region
Tech aids Salinas Valley grower Pezzini Berry Farms
Pezzini Berry Farms is using technology to combat pests and is considering other tech to improve harvesting efficiencies.
Mr. Peach, labor advocate recognized
Lawton Pearson, owner of Pearson Farm in Fort Valley, Georgia, was honored as 2024’s Mr. Peach at a Jan. 6 awards breakfast at the Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference in Savannah, Georgia.
Fryhover plans to retire from Washington Apple Commission
Todd Fryhover, president of the Washington Apple Commission, plans to retire in November, after 18 years with the group.
Winegrape research seminar registration opens
winegrapes, research, Washington Advancements in Viticulture and Enology, WAVE, Washington State University, Washington State Wine Commission,
MSU recognizes ag alumni leaders
Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, CANR, MSU, Michigan State University, recognition
Northern California Pear and Grape Field Day scheduled
University of California Cooperative Extension, UCCE, Pear and Grape Field Day, UCCE North Coast Viticulture, Lake County Winegrowers,
Angular leaf spot troubles California strawberry growers
We are seeing quite a bit of angular leaf spot (ALS) in our fields and getting some calls about it in other areas of the state.
U.S. Sen. Ossoff presses USDA for H-2A wage info
U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is launching an inquiry into how the USDA conducts its Farm Labor Survey in Georgia.
Naturipe Farms names VP of marketing
Naturipe Farms has hired Ashley Finster as vice president of marketing.
Organic group adds Spanish-language soil health course
The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) has a free online course in Spanish, focused on the importance of improving soil health for agricultural production.
Sun World successfully takes Italian growers to court
In recent months and in four separate cases, Italian courts have ruled in favor of Sun World International LLC in litigation the company has filed against unlicensed growers for their unlawful production and sale of Sun World grape varieties.
Pest update: Efforts continue to control SWD, SLF
Research into spotted lanternflies and spotted-wing drosophila continue, in an effort to safeguard fruit crops on East and West coasts.
Raspberry root rot, wilt threaten fruit in wet regions
Raspberry root rot and wilt (RRW) is a common problem faced by growers, with the vigor of plants declining and leading to fruit losses and the death of plants within six years.
Fox Packaging hires Jensie Smith as account manager
Fox Packaging has hired Jensie Smith as retail and key account manager.
Produce Pay adds transparency feature
ProducePay has a new feature that provides fresh produce marketers and retailers full transparency of produce shipments from the field to their final destination.
UCANR nematode workshop scheduled
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, nematodes, insects, pest control,
Sustainable pest management winegrape webinar focus
WAVEx, Washington State Wine Commission, Washington State University, WSU Extension, winegrape, beneficials, insect control, sustainability
First Michigan Agritourism Summit scheduled
Michigan Agritourism Summit, tourism, MSU Extension, Michigan State University,
Berry marketer Somerfield Farms adds Brian Deese
Berry marketer Somerfield Farms, Wilmington, North Carolina, has hired Brian Deese as director of procurement and grower relations.
PickTrace, Intermex partner for cross-border exchanges
Intermex, an omnichannel money transfer service provider, and labor management platform PickTrace have formed a partnership.