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Safe food training to be available to Florida’s small, beginning farmers
A new opportunity for Florida’s small and medium-sized produce farmers will become a reality with the support of a U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety Outreach Program (FSOP) grant designed to produce and provide easy-to-access... more »
Thirteen Bumpers College faculty members recognized with service awards
Thirteen faculty members in U of A's Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences are being recognized with milestone service awards to the college and university. They will be honored at the annual... more »
West Virginia farm determines optimal strawberry planting dates
Strawberries are a high demand crop for both pick-your-own and local retail markets. While this crop commands premium prices, growing strawberries in southern West Virginia has been tricky due to challenges like deer and weed... more »
Washington Apple Commission sets celebration of Washington Apple Week
The Washington Apple Commission announced that Nov. 28-Dec. 6 will be the second annual celebration of Washington Apple Week. According to a news release, the global event will span 19 countries and feature activities to connect... more »
CMI Orchards partners with Independent Warehouse to boost pears
Wenatchee, Washington-based CMI Orchards has entered into a partnership with Independent Warehouse Inc. to expand pear distribution to domestic and international retailers. According to a news release, the Dryden-based company will continue to grow and... more »
Will Bristol to lead Michigan State Horticultural Society
A grower among growers, Will Bristol will help lead Michigan’s tree fruit industry through 2021. Bristol is a fifth-generation grower of tree fruit in eastern Michigan’s Lapeer County – an hour’s drive north of downtown... more »
Michigan agriculture stalwart Fred Tubbs dies at age 82
Fred Tubbs, 82, of Hart, Michigan, died Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, at his home. He is now reunited with his wife, Dianna, grandson, Collin Hansen, brother, Gary Tubbs, and sister, Ruthann Corliss. According to his... more »
NuPhY Inc. acquires assets, licenses of former Phytelligence
Taking root in the remains of a now defunct start up, NuPhY is a new agricultural technology company headed up by Washington State University professor of horticulture Amit Dhingra. The new WSU spin-out was revitalized... more »
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