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UGA Extension schedules grape growers workshops

University of Georgia Cooperative Extension is holding workshops specifically for Georgia grape growers in March. The classes, set for March 5 in Dahlonega, Georgia; and March 17 in Ellijay, Georgia, will cover disease and insect control and o... more

Rockit Apple featured at 2020 South By Southwest Festival

The Rockit Apple, a miniature-sized apple grown for snacking, is making an appearance at the South By Southwest (SXSW) Wellness Expo taking place March 14-15 at the Palmer Events Center in Austin, Texas. Thousands of apples will be on display at t... more

Michigan Peach Sponsors honor a pair of industry contributors

A pair of west Michigan peach growers were honored March 3 for their service to the Michigan peach industry. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="825"] Fred Koeningshof, left, a member of the Michigan Peach Sponsors board, presents the Michig... more

Salinas Valley Ag Tech Summit to focus on innovation, skilled workforce

While exploring the “what” and “how” of emerging technologies, the 2020 Salinas Valley Ag Tech Summit on March 17-18 in Salinas will also sharply focus on the “who” – preparing workers at all levels to leverage continual innovation in p... more

Helm Agro US hires Drew Stevenson as regional sales manager

Helm Agro US Inc., a global manufacturer of high-quality crop protection and fertilizer products, announces the hiring of Drew Stevenson as regional sales manager for the Western Corn Belt. In his new role, Stevenson will be responsible for territ... more

Fruit + Vegetable 40 Under 40 program seeks nominees for Class of 2020

Eighty individuals are already proud alumni of the Fruit + Vegetable 40 Under 40 Awards. Joining those honorees this November will be 40 more outstanding individuals making their marks in the industry. Nominations are encouraged from all segments ... more

Write-off of funds owed to Michigan fund by Cherry Growers Inc. reported

The state of Michigan is out nearly $2.3 million after it ran out of options to recoup a performance-based grant from a northern Michigan company that went under. According to a report by MLive.com, the loss became official on Tuesday, Feb. 25, when... more