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Canada gets Confirm
Gowan Canada has been granted the Canadian crop protection marketing rights for Confirm 240F insecticide and plans to start distributing the product immediately. Nippon Soda Co. Ltd. acquired the brand and its active ingredient –... more »
Wisconsin cranberry harvest expected to be larger than last year
State and national cranberry production is predicted to be higher than last year, but will not likely exceed the records set in 2008. According to the latest numbers by USDA, Wisconsin cranberry producers are expected... more »
Cranberry production up 6 percent
The forecast for the 2010 cranberry crop is 7.35 million barrels, up 6 percent from 2009, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).If realized, this will be the second largest production on record. Production... more »
Ocean Spray Recognizes Local Plant Manager
Ocean Spray Cranberries has recognized its Wisconsin Rapids plant manager with the company's highest honor, the cranberry giant announced Wednesday. Wisconsin Rapids-TribuneClick here to read the rest of the story. more »
State’s Cranberry Marshes Becoming More Sustainable, Study Says
A six-year effort by Wisconsin cranberry growers to become more involved in conservation programs and to improve water quality has led to more sustainable marsh land, the Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association announced today. Wisconsin... more »
Area Cranberry Farmers the New Faces of Juice
Some local families are now the faces of one of Wisconsin's largest industries, cranberries. WEAU-13 NewsClick here to read the rest of the story. more »
Quinn is honored with Cape Cod Cranberry Growers’ Association “Scoop Award.”
The Cape Cod Cranberry Growers' Association has presented state Rep. John Quinn with the “Scoop Award” during its 21st Annual Winter Meeting. Raynham CallClick here to read the rest of the story. more »
Ocean Spray Work Behind Schedule
Work on Ocean Spray's mega development near Rogersville is behind schedule, but the cranberry giant will still manage to plant more than 100 acres this spring. New Brunswick Business JournalClick here to read the rest... more »
New Cranberry Farm Planned
A British Columbian cranberry grower hopes to start construction of a major cranberry operation near this community south of Bathurst as soon as this spring. New Brunswick Business JournalClick here to read the rest of... more »
SunnyRidge Berries a Cinderella Story
“It’s hard to believe sometimes. But it really comes down to being in the right place at the right time and having the right people to make things happen.” That’s how Keith Mixon describes the... more »