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U.S. Apple Association unveils new logo
The Falls Church, Virginia-based U.S. Apple Association on Aug. 27 unveiled its new logo. The visual identity embodies USApple’s mission to be the unifying voice of the apple industry, while giving a fresh, appealing new look to the association. ... more
Ag invention creator, Michigan farm operator Tennes dies
Bernard Robert Tennes, 81, of Charlotte, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday morning, Aug. 25, 2019. The following statement was placed on the Country Mill's Facebook page: "For nearly 50 years, our farm family has gotten to know... more
$4M in financing round raised to support AgroSpheres’ technology
AgroSpheres, an agricultural technology company developing a novel delivery system for crop protection products, said Aug. 27 it has raised $4 million in a Series A financing round. Venture capital firm Ospraie Ag Science led the investment round t... more
California Giant strawberries in China’s first Costco
Fresh strawberries from California Giant Berry Farms were among the offerings of China’s first Costco warehouse club, which opened this week in Shanghai. [caption id="attachment_22290" align="alignright" width="336"] Photos: California Giant[/ca... more
Valley Irrigation to launch crop management platform
[caption id="attachment_22287" align="alignright" width="275"] Valley365 connected crop managementPhoto: PRNewsfoto/Valley Irrigation[/caption] Valley Irrigation plans to release in early 2020 a new single-source platform for connected crop manag... more
Fruit brands to be presented at Asia Fruit Logistica
Dazzle, Jazz and Envy apples will be among some of the biggest brands promoted at the Asia Fruit Logistica expo, which runs Sept. 4-6 in Hong Kong with exhibitors from some 42 different countries. BayWa and T&G Global will present their broad ... more
Arrigoni develops Protecta Ultra screen for stone fruit operations
Cultivation of cherries, kiwifruit, berry fruits or other stone fruits is one of the most complex, considering their sensitivity not only to insect pest and bird attack but also to cracking and fruit rot in conditions of excessive rainfall and unpr... more