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Farmworker Awareness Week drives increasing attention
Farmworker Awareness Week was successful for Equitable Food Initiative, the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer groups. The second year of promoting Farmworker Awaren... more
USDA to host virtual event on mental health support
In observance of Mental Health Awareness Month this May, the U.S. Department of Agriculture will host a free, virtual convening over three days to highlight the mental health challenges farmers face. The virtual event takes place May 17, 18 and 19 fr... more
Washington Wine funds research projects tacking industry challenges
The Washington State Wine Commission (WSWC) awarded almost $1 million in research grants designed to improve wine quality by tackling high priority vineyard and winery issues. The organization’s board of directors approved 24 projects totaling $... more
Anuvia Plant Nutrients wins Gold Stevie in 2022 American Business Awards
Anuvia Plant Nutrients the manufacturers of high-efficiency, sustainable bio-based fertilizers for the agriculture, turf, and lawn care industries, was named the winner of a Gold Stevie Award in the Food and Beverage Company of the Year category in T... more
Frosty Binz launches insulated reflective cover for containers, harvest bins
Frosty Binz launched its insulated reflective cover for bulk containers and harvest bins. The lightweight reusable cover reflects the sun’s solar radiation while keeping the produce cool and moisture loss to a minimum. The cover consists of an o... more
Crop protection company Albaugh acquires Rotam
Albaugh LLC, a crop protection product provider, has completed its acquisition of Rotam Global AgroSciences. The acquisition by the Ankeny, Iowa-based Albaugh creates a leading global crop protection company with total sales exceeding $2 billion i... more
NIFA helps producers meet high demand for blueberries
Blueberries are the second-most produced berries in the United States, after strawberries, according to USDA’s Economic Research Services. Over the past 10 years, the supply of fresh blueberries available for American consumption has increased ... more