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New Ponca blackberry variety gets good early response
The new Ponca blackberry variety released over the winter is catching the attention of growers and the market, according to its breeder, John R. Clark, a distinguished professor of horticulture at the University of Arkansas.... more »
California plans Small Fruit and Vegetable Meeting in virtual format
The University of California Cooperative Extension’s Entomology and Biologicals Advisor, Surendra Dara is hosting the Small Fruit and Vegetable Meeting virtually on Tuesday, Aug, 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. If you have any questions,... more »
Monterey County 2019 crop production led by familiar commodities
Monterey County, California's top four most valuable crops remained unchanged from 2018 to 2019, led by leaf lettuce, which saw an increase of almost 15%, boosted by better pricing for romaine. Overall, the county’s agricultural... more »
Idaho fruit operation leader Richard ‘Dick’ Symms dies at age 84
Richard (Dick) Allen Symms of Caldwell, Idaho, a visionary in the agriculture business, died July 13. He was 84. According to his obituary, Symms led Symms Fruit Ranch into the largest fruit company in Idaho and... more »
COVID-19 agriculture regulations present challenges to Washington growers
Washington State University Extension faculty and staff are working to provide training and resources to Washington’s agriculture industry as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact Washington state. “COVID-19 is affecting the food supply chain,” said... more »
X-disease phytoplasma vector management for 2020
Managing the leafhopper vectors of X-disease phytoplasma postharvest is important this season to slow the spread of the pathogen. Here we cover basic considerations. Keep in mind there are many unknowns about these leafhoppers and... more »
Shapiro-Gilman-Shandler Produce cited for efforts to achieve zero waste
California-based Shapiro-Gilman-Shandler Produce announced it was awarded Gold Level status under the TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency) certification system. Administered by Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), TRUE helps facilities define, pursue, and achieve Zero Waste goals while... more »
New weather station serves agriculture, provides hands-on education in Michigan
Michigan State University Enviroweather has added a new site to its network of remote weather stations in Michigan and Wisconsin. The new station is located just east of the main campus of North Central Michigan College... more »
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