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Three international awards go to PMA’s Virtual Town Hall Series
Produce Marketing Association has shared that the Virtual Town Hall Series, which began in March 2020 and has continued as a weekly broadcast into 2021 has won recognition in three separate awards recognizing programming and creative initiatives over... more
Researchers identify broccoli genes that affect freshness
As soon as a head of broccoli is harvested, an internal freshness clock starts counting down. Eventually, that crisp, green broccoli crown wilts and yellows. A study published in the journal Postharvest Biology and Technology from a team of scien... more
Michigan carrot producers to vote on program changes
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Director Gary McDowell announced Nov. 22 that Michigan’s carrot producers will have an opportunity to vote on proposed program amendments to the Michigan Carrot Industry Development P... more
In-person return planned for Indiana Horticulture Conference and Expo
After a year of online learning sessions, the Indiana Horticulture Conference and Expo is returning in person on Jan. 19-20 in Indianapolis. Beginner and experienced, and small and large vegetable and fruit operators are invited to attend more than 1... more
Fresno operation expands Hazel Technologies’ reach to West Coast
Hazel Technologies Inc., a USDA-funded technology company delivering new solutions for fresh produce to extend shelf-life, increase sales, and combat food waste, announced Nov. 17 its first major corporate expansion beyond its Chicago headquarters �... more
Next Big Things in Tech includes Rapid Robotics
Rapid Robotics, creator of a ready-to-work robotic machine operator, announced Nov. 19 that it has been named to Fast Company’s inaugural Next Big Things in Tech list, honoring the technology breakthroughs that promise to shape the future of their... more
Acquisition of Midnight Robotics by Fieldin boosts autonomous farming
Fieldin, a smart farm operations management company for high-value crops, announced Nov. 17 that it has acquired Midnight Robotics, which develops agricultural autonomous driving. The acquisition creates a first-of-its-kind combination of a sensor... more