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Cornell AgriTech online course makes hard cider easier
When the pandemic shut down in-person learning in 2020, Cornell AgriTech took those lemons and turned them into hard apple cider. AgriTech began offering a cider-making course at its Geneva, New York, campus in 2009 – one of few such courses off... more
Pandemic funds’ deadline extended for certified organic, transitioning operations
The USDA has extended the deadline for agricultural producers who are certified organic, or transitioning to organic, to apply for the Organic and Transitional Education and Certification Program (OTECP). This program provides pandemic assista... more
North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days to be held in January
The North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days to be held Jan. 18-20 and Feb. 9 are designed to provide research-based information on key horticulture and pest management topics impacting your profitability in the short and long term. This year Appl... more
CMI report shows key sales opportunities for branded apples
A special CatStat (category statistics) report looking at data from Nielson Answers, total U.S. for the 52-week period ending Nov. 27, 2021, paints an opportune landscape for branded apple promotions as strong category builders. Rochelle Bohm, Bra... more
Timac Agro USA acquires Rainbow Plant Food
Timac Agro USA, a global specialist in innovation for high-efficiency plant nutrition, announced it has completed the acquisition of Rainbow Plant Food, based in Americus ,Georgia, from Nutrien Ltd. This strategic acquisition will allow Timac Agro... more
Equitable Food Initiative drives workforce development priorities
Despite ongoing challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 was a year of progress for Equitable Food Initiative as it drew strength from its multi-stakeholder approach, bringing new insights from retail partners, produce growers, workers and... more
Efforts to relieve supply chain disruptions lauded by United Fresh
In mid-December there were a couple of important initiatives by the U.S. Department of Transportation and U.S. Department of Agriculture designed to help alleviate ongoing workforce and supply chain challenges. On Dec. 16, Secretary of Transportat... more