Marketing
Illinois Summer Horticulture Field Day set for June 11
To learn more about growing fruit trees, pumpkins, mums, sweet corn, asparagus, cider making, beekeeping or get the latest information on new varieties, fruit thinning and integrated pest management practices then don’t miss the opportunity... more »
Riveridge Produce promotes, adds new staff
As part of its ongoing expansion plans, Riveridge Produce has added Kari Soldaat to its sales team as an account manager. Soldaat, of Rockford, Michigan, holds a business administration degree with a major in food... more »
Georgia blueberry growers approve assessment
Georgia blueberry growers agreed to continue the assessment on blueberries grown in Georgia during a recent referendum, held Jan. 21 through Feb. 20.The blueberry marketing order passed with 77.45 percent of eligible grower ballots cast... more »
April declared ‘Michigan Wine Month’
April has been declared “Michigan Wine Month” to honor our state’s wide selection of quality wines and the wine industry’s significant contribution to the economy, Gov. Rick Snyder said.The number of wineries in the state... more »
Strategies take shape for managing birds in orchards
After a major research study to determine the economic consequences of bird damage in fruit crops confirmed millions of dollars in damage in three major regions of the country, the focus is turning toward finding... more »
Pazazz apple ready for launch in 2016
Pazazz, the newest apple variety to come from Honeybear Marketing, will roll out in 2016.“It can take a decade to develop, grow and market a major new variety like Pazazz,” said Don Roper, vice president,... more »
Refine plant growth regulator receives registration
Fine Americas, a manufacturer and marketer of plant growth regulators for the fruit industry, recently announced the federal Section 3 registration of its new Refine plant growth regulator. Refine features the active ingredient naphthaleneacetic acid... more »
USDA Market News celebrates 100 years of tracking prices
Have you ever wondered how American farmers and businesses track the price of their commodities? Today, farmers, ranchers, and the entire agricultural supply chain turn to USDA Market News for timely, reliable, unbiased data that... more »
Latest News
Webinar focuses on funding for organic transition
Transitioning to organic? This webinar’s for you
APHIS issues fruit fly quarantine in California
Fresh produce advisory committee accepts comments
Vismax biofungicide okayed for multi-crop use
Current Issue
Harvests start with high hopes for apple season
California’s Murray Family Farms endures challenges
Great Lakes EXPO: Emerging technology in the Ag industry
MSU researches drones to control vineyard pests
Economics drives the global biologicals market
Drones: Additional capabilities join recent improvements
Farm Market & Agritourism: Can you support another employee?
Ag Labor Review: The backbone of America
see all current issue »
