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Anna Katharine Mansfield appointed associate director of Cornell AgriTech
Anna Katharine Mansfield, an enologist known for her work in elevating the success of New York state’s craft beverage industry, has been appointed associate director of Cornell AgriTech, effective July 1. As an associate professor of food scien... more
Current issues in Pennsylvania berry crops pinpointed
As with last year, frost protection of strawberry blossoms has been a challenge for many Pennsylvania growers given the wind that accompanied our cold temperatures. While some blossoms have been lost, most growers are reporting additional bloom that ... more
Ag groups urge Washington governor to reopen farms, lift restrictions
Washington state’s leading agricultural groups are appealing to Gov. Jay Inslee to repeal recently renewed COVID-19 emergency rules for farm workers using temporary housing following his announcement that the state will loosen restrictions for full... more
IFTA cancels summer tour, schedules Virtual Honeycrisp Meet-Ups
With COVID-19 restrictions still in place in most parts of the world, the International Fruit Tree Association board IFTA board has decided to cancel its annual summer tour that was scheduled to take place in Washington state this year. IFTA will ... more
Retailer, general registration open for Organic Produce Summit 2021
Retailer and general registration for Organic Produce Summit 2021 is now open for the live and in-person event being held Sept. 15-16 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Monterey, California. Following the cancellation of last year’s summit due to the... more
Gowan purchases Piemme, which has control over Isagro
Gowan Co. announced May 14 the close of the agreement to purchase all the capital of Piemme S.r.l. from Giorgio Basile and other shareholders, representing 99.9% of the corporate capital in Piemme. Piemme S.r.l. is the indirect controlling shareholde... more
Virginia agriculture commissioner confirmed as Deputy USDA Secretary
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack issued the following statement May 13 on the confirmation of Jewel Bronaugh as Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture: “I am grateful for today’s confirmation of Jewel Bronaugh as Deputy Secret... more
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