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President Biden Visits USApple member; hears about challenges facing growers

During a stop in northern Michigan on July 4, President Joe Biden visited grower and former U.S. Apple Association Young Apple Leader Juliette King McAvoy of King Orchards in Central Lake. Joining the president were Michigan Gove Gretchen Whitmer ... more

Crop of vertically-grown strawberries heralds more sustainable future for UK ag

A revolutionary and significantly greener way of growing fruit and vegetables in the United Kingdom is starting to gather pace. From this week a West Sussex fruit grower will deliver to Tesco the first commercial volumes of vertically-grown strawb... more

Report: Organic food market a critical to-do list for leaders to mull over

Arizona State University’s Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems has issued a new report on how the organic food market can be improved, and it's targeting the most powerful person in the free world – President Joe Biden. His title is rig... more

Michigan agencies recognize farm workers who plant, harvest state’s crops

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed July as Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker Appreciation Month, providing the opportunity for Michiganders to support and appreciate this valuable workforce. In celebration, the Michigan departments of Agr... more

117th annual meeting and NW Hort Expo will be in-person in 2021

The Washington State Tree Fruit Association and the Northwest Hort Expo announced July 6 the return to an in-person conference and trade show Dec. 6-8.. “With the recent announcement by Gov. (Jay) Inslee, we are confident that we will be able to ... more

Biotalys appoints Markus Heldt as independent director

Biotalys, an agricultural technology company focused on addressing food protection challenges to enable a more sustainable and safer food supply, has announced the appointment of Markus Heldt to the board as independent director, effective July 5. ... more

Soil Health Institute announces speakers for its annual meeting

The Soil Health Institute, the nonprofit organization that works to safeguard and enhance the vitality and productivity of soils, announced July 6 its lineup of agricultural leaders, scientists, and practitioners who will speak at its annual meeting,... more