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Biobest invests in Plant Products

Plant Products, a distributor in plant protection, plant nutrition, seeds, and other innovative growing aids in the North American specialty horticulture and turf markets, and Biobest Group NV, a player in biological control and pollination, jointly ... more

USApple announces 2022 NextGen Apple Fellowship Class

The U.S. Apple Association announced Feb. 15 the 2022 class of its new emerging leader program, the NextGen Apple Fellowship. Six fellows from across the country were chosen to participate in the 2022 class. The program will focus on providing fel... more

New IFPA grows membership, advocacy bases for produce, floral

International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) officially opened its doors on Jan. 1, 2022 and the association is quickly making its new name known throughout the industry and within influential circles involved in policy making and consumer media. ... more

NCAE meets with Mexican Embassy on COVID-19 vaccinations

The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) recently met with officials at the Mexican Embassy in Washington, D.C., to discuss vaccination issues impacting agricultural workers traveling to the United States. The U.S. Department of Homel... more

Michigan classifies methomyl as a restricted use pesticide

Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Director Gary McDowell on Feb. 14 issued an order declaring all formulations of the insecticide methomyl as a restricted use pesticide. This action was taken due to a report made to the... more

EFI Report highlights 10 ways to improve guestworker recruitment

Equitable Food Initiative, the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer advocacy groups, recently published findings of an eight-month survey highlighting the challenges Mexi... more

Ceres Imaging announces integration partnership with WiseConn

Ceres Imaging, the precision irrigation provider that helps farmers build more profitable and more sustainable operations, announced a new partnership with WiseConn that will allow customers to view data from both the companies side by side on th... more