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Bayer announces new commercial leaders for Crop Science Division

Bayer announced May 18 that Brett Begemann, chief operating officer, Crop Science, will retire from his role after 38 years with the company. Rodrigo Santos, currently head of crop science commercial operations, Latin America, will succeed Begeman... more

Bee Vectoring Technologies adds new territory manager in California

Bee Vectoring Technologies International Inc. announced May 18 that Michael Emrick has joined the company as territory manager for California. Emrick brings extensive agricultural experience and important crop and pest control certifications, which p... more

USDA offers cooperative agreements for community compost, food waste reduction

USDA announced May 17 the availability of up to $2 million for local governments to host Community Compost and Food Waste Reduction (CCFWR) pilot projects for fiscal year 2021. The cooperative agreements support projects that develop and test strateg... more

Western Growers selects 13 companies for first Harvest Automation cohort

Western Growers has selected 13 innovators for the inaugural cohort of its Global Harvest Automation Initiative, a groundbreaking project that aims to automate 50% of specialty crop harvest within 10 years by accelerating the commercialization of har... more

Fall Creek adds Denis Koh as chief financial officer

Fall Creek Farm & Nursery Inc., a Eugene, Oregon-based blueberry breeding and nursery company, has announced that Denis Koh has joined the company as chief financial officer (CFO). In his role, Koh will serve as a key business partner to the co-... more

Specialty crops: An industry of potential backed by equipment manufacturers

Most of us eat some type of specialty crop every single day. Whether you’re eating your fruits and vegetables, or even using certain seasonings to help complete that perfect dish, you’re using specialty crops. Despite the widespread prevalence... more

Have you voted for your regional representative on the USHBC?

The voting deadline for the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council’s (USHBC) election for regional seats is fast approaching. Ballots must be received by the USHBC no later than close of business on Monday, May 31, 2021. The current election is being h... more