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GLEXPO Michigan Apple Cider Contest returns
The Michigan Apple Cider Contest makes a return appearance at this year’s Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market EXPO conference. The cider contest is in its 27th edition. The contest and the sweet and hard cider educational program are... more
Michigan Apple Committee hosts virtual orchard tourÂ
The Michigan Apple Committee (MAC) virtually welcomed a registered audience of more than 20,000 elementary-aged students to virtually visit Wittenbach’s Orchard in Belding, Michigan, northeast of Grand Rapids. The live-streamed “field tripâ... more
NCAE opens registration for 2025 Ag Employer Labor Forum
Early bird registration for the National Council of Agricultural Employers’ (NCAE) Ag Employer Labor Forum has opened. The event is scheduled for Dec. 3-5 at the M Resort outside of Las Vegas, Nevada. The forum is considered the premier event f... more
New methyl bromide alternative fumigation treatment approved
The International Treatment Solutions Group (INTRESO) has received Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registration for eFUME, a methyl bromide alternative fumigation treatment. Suited to a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, grains and cut flo... more
Bountiful year pegged for pears
Pear Bureau Northwest (PBNW)/USA Pears is characterizing this season as a bountiful year. Pear orchards in the Pacific Northwest are a hum of activity as the 2025 harvest is officially underway. This year’s yields exceed last year’s harvest b... more
IFPA announces 2026 board of directors
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has announced new officers and directors for the 2026 IFPA board of directors. The volunteer leaders will be confirmed by a ballot shared with membership and begin its board service at the 2025... more
South Africa opens for U.S. fresh blueberries
South Africa has officially approved market access for fresh blueberries from all U.S. states. All facilities intending to ship to South Africa must register. The market will be added to the comprehensive facility registration form that the... more
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