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Virginia MarketMaker cited for innovation in connecting growers, marketers

It doesn’t take much effort to order an item off a restaurant menu or choose a piece of produce from the supermarket. For many these days, it’s as simple as downloading an app and waiting for the food to magically appear at the door. However, c... more

Exporter of the Year and Rising Star Awards’ entries sought in Michigan

The Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development is launching a search for the 2022 Michigan's "Ag Exporter of the Year." Each year, the department recognizes a leading food or agriculture exporter by presenting the “Michigan Ag Expor... more

WSU Tree Fruit Network Event to focus on orchard economics

The Washington State University Extension Tree Fruit Team is presenting "Bringining Economics to the Table," a closer look at the economics of orchards. The Next Generation Tree Fruit Network event will be held on Feb. from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m, in We... more

International Cherry Symposium brings industry together at Macfrut

"Sustainable orchard management in a changing environment" is the theme that the International Spring School for young researchers and sector professionals will explore from May 2-3, 2022, at the CEUB – University Residential Centre in Bertinoro... more

Farmers call for port investment at Capitol hearing

As congestion at West Coast ports continues to impede movement of California agricultural exports, stopgap measures such as a new container yard in Oakland may begin to speed the flow of farm goods to overseas customers. But farm leaders, port off... more

Free ‘Apple R2F Webinar on Rootstock & Nutrition’ set for March 1

The Cornell Fruit Team has announced a nationwide Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) Apple Root to Fruit (R2F) webinar for apple growers, Extension educators and crop consultants on March 1, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (Eastern Time). This free web... more

IFPA shares ideas with USDA Industry Advisory Committee

On Feb. 2, senior leadership from the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) presented several recommendations on key issues facing the produce sector – ranging from produce safety to nutrition to research/data collection and prioritization... more