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IFPA director joins farm labor task force

The International Fresh Produce Association's John Hollay, director of U.S. government relations for the group, has been named to a multi-stakeholder and bi-national task force on farm labor. The task force, established by the Woodrow Wilson Cente... more

Michigan tree fruit research program reapproved

With a 63% approval, Michigan’s apple, cherry, peach and plum producers have approved a referendum to continue the Michigan Tree Fruit Research and Development Program. Established in 2014, the Michigan Tree Fruit Research and Development Progra... more

EFI webinars showcase sustainable farming practices

Equitable Food Initiative (EFI), the capacity-building and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer groups, has announced three upcoming sustainability offerings. EFI has premiered a video: “Agri... more

TIPA welcomes more students into produce career program

The Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) is welcoming more students into its career networking and mentorship student program, Encouraging Discovery & Growth in Education (EDGE). The program will bring more than 40 Texas university s... more

BioConsortia raises $15 million to expand research

BioConsortia Inc. has closed an internal financing round of $15 million The company, which discovers, designs and licenses microbial products, plans to use the funding to finance expanded development of products designed to increase crop yields by... more

Simplot Grower Solutions distributes Vestaron product

Vestaron Corporation's insecticides will be available through Simplot Grower Solutions' extensive retail network through a new distribution agreement. Vestaron has developed and commercialized a range of novel peptide-based insecticides that offer... more

Ed Wengryn leads NJ Department of Agriculture

Edward D. Wengryn recently became New Jersey secretary of agriculture. Wengryn, who started in the role on March 25, succeeds Douglas Fisher, who retired. Joe Atchison III, the assistant secretary, had been interim agriculture secretary since July... more