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Weather and water outlook to close Colorado Fruit & Vegetable Growers event

Three weather and water experts will provide participants with the latest information and monitoring tools during the closing session of Colorado Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association’s seventh annual conference Feb. 18, beginning at 3:05pm. Fo... more

Vive Crop Protection adds two new agronomists to US team

Two agricultural professionals recently joined Vive Crop Protection to support Vive Crop Protection's unique Precision Chemistry products in the Southern and Northern US marketplaces. [caption id="" align="alignright" width="373"] David Reif, left... more

Industry groups, elected officials stand with American blueberry growers

A broad coalition of industry groups, elected officials, and state agricultural leaders – including U.S. Sens. Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters of Michigan – are standing up to defend the interests of American blueberry growers by submitting... more

Pursue wise strategies when upgrading equipment

Considering an upgrade this spring to new-to-you equipment and materials? Here are some helpful hints: First, if you're considering purchasing used equipment, make sure you consider its previous use and whether that prior use included the need fo... more

United Fresh launches 2021 Produce Industry Compensation Survey

The United Fresh Produce Association has launched its 2021 Compensation Survey for the fresh produce industry. The data collected will be published in an expansive research report that will assist produce industry employers in understanding critical ... more

Virginia farm conservation practices survey to highlight farmer efforts

Farm operators in Virginia’s Chesapeake Bay watershed region now have the opportunity to highlight contributions to conserve soil and improve water quality. During the development of Virginia’s Chesapeake Bay Watershed Implementation Plan (WIP... more

Oregon State entomologists develop organic product to control SWD

The invasive spotted wing drosophila first arrived in Oregon in 2009. While its fruit fly cousins lay their eggs in overripe fruit, this insect lays eggs in berries, cherries and other soft fruits as they begin to ripen. The developing larvae eat int... more