awards
Netafim USA’s AlphaDisc filter receives award
Netafim USA is celebrating recognition for its AlphaDisc filter, designed to protect irrigation systems against clogging caused by organic contaminants. The Irrigation Association named AlphaDisc the Bronze winner of its 2022 New Product Contest in... more »
Michigan State Horticultural Society lauds Thome, Shane
The Michigan State Horticultural Society has chosen a fifth-generation apple grower and a Michigan State University (MSU) senior Extension tree fruit specialist for its annual award recipients. Steve Thome, who operates Thome Orchards near Comstock... more »
Group recognizes highly-cited MSU entomology professor
Rufus Isaacs, a professor of entomology at Michigan State University, has been recognized by Clarivate Analytics through its Highly Cited Researchers List for 2022. The honor identifies individuals across the globe who have demonstrated significant... more »
WSU’s Lav Khot recognized for drone research
Lav Khot, associate professor in the Washington State University Department of Biological Systems Engineering, was honored by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities’ (APLU) Commission on Food, Environment and Renewable Resources for ongoing efforts to enhance the... more »
Robert Saunders receives southeastern farm award
Virginia Tech alumnus Robert Saunders has been named the 2022 Swisher/Sunbelt Southeastern Farmer of the Year. Saunders is the general manager of Saunders Brothers Inc., a multi-generational farm in Piney River, Virginia, that he operates... more »
Colorado establishes NextGen ag leadership program
The Colorado Department of Agriculture is launching a new grant program to support the next generation in agriculture through scholarships, career development and other leadership training opportunities. The NextGen Leadership grant program will provide funding... more »
MSU Extension award honors development of research station
West Central Michigan Horticultural Research Inc. (WCMHR), the non-profit responsible for the development and oversight of the West Michigan Research Station, has received the MSU Extension Key Partner Award. “The MSU Extension team has been... more »
40 Under 40 Class of 2022 announced by VGN, FGN
Vegetable Growers News and Fruit Growers News magazines have announced the Fruit + Vegetable 40 Under 40 class of 2022 – a group of exceptional agriculture professionals nominated by their peers for the impressive accomplishments... more »
NYAA features growers in award-winning ad
A New York Apple Association commercial featuring New York apple growers won a prestigious bronze Telly Award. The Telly Awards recognize video and television content across all screens. More than 200 judges from advertising agencies,... more »
Hort society recognizes distinguished service
The Michigan State Horticultural Society honored peach breeder Paul Friday (pictured above) and west Michigan orchard grower Mike Wittenbach with its 2020 Distinguished Service Award during the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market EXPO... more »