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New York state connects impacted producers to purchasing opportunities
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, in coordination with its partners, is reaching out to New York producers that have surplus agricultural products as a result of COVID-19-related supply chain disruptions. The... more »
Specialty crop irrigation: A video alternative to educational meetings
Southwest Michigan and northwest Indiana share over a million acres of irrigated land that are mostly used for field crops and processing vegetable production. Irrigation for 20 acres or less of specialty crops or vegetable... more »
Driscoll’s debuts ‘Berry Big Strawberries’
Driscoll’s in May will bring to market “Berry Big Strawberries,” larger-sized fruit that each require more than one bite to finish. The quantity of the berries is limited, and “captures the beginning of peak California... more »
Time for replanting old, disease and blueberry stem gall wasp infested blueberry fields
After several years of declining productivity and market uncertainties, some Michigan growers are taking action to turn their business around to improve farm profitability and maintain employment. One action already having an impact in west... more »
California Gov. Gavin Newsom expands Farm to Family program
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced April 29 new initiatives to help Californians put healthy food on the table while also supporting the farm industry, which has been devastated by COVID-19. California... more »
Prima Wawona empowers stone fruit retailers with key category data
Prima Wawona, a large stone fruit producer in the U.S., has partnered with a leading fresh produce strategic insight and research company to provide retailers with key stone fruit category data. These insights help retailers... more »
Washington state apple growers experience bloom season
Bloom season in Washington signals the start of a new apple crop. Across the state, apple trees are in the last bloom stages, dependent on elevation and location. The rolling slopes of Washington orchards are... more »
Temporary Oregon rule eyes COVID-19 in employer-provided housing, operations
Oregon OSHA has adopted a temporary rule to increase protections for workers against the spread of coronavirus in employer-provided housing and in labor-intensive farm operations. The temporary rule, which takes effect May 11, 2020, addresses... more »
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