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Remnants of Hurricane Ida wreak havoc on Pennsylvania vegetables
Parts of the state experienced significant rainfall as a result of the remnants of Hurricane Ida passing over the region, with rainfall totals over seven inches in locations in eastern Pennsylvania. Some growers lost fields completely to flooding ... more
Mucci Farms signs marketing pact with Casey Houweling in California
Kingsville, Ontario, Canada-based Mucci Farms has announced it has entered an exclusive marketing agreement with Casey Houweling to market all produce grown in the Camarillo, California, facility under the Mucci Farms brand and trademarks. As part... more
Organic farming and ranching boosted with $30M from NIFA
The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture announced Sept. 15 an investment of over $30 million for 33 grants that support farmers and ranchers who grow and market high-quality organic food, fiber and other organic products. This investment... more
2021 Georgia Ag Labor Relations Forum hosted by GFVGA
The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association is bringing the annual Georgia Ag Labor Relations Forum back to the University of Georgia Tifton Conference Center on Nov. 9-10. This event is being held in partnership with Georgia Farm Bureau a... more
NSF center to advance phosphorus sustainability includes Florida scientists
Two University of Florida scientists have joined a national research effort to promote phosphorus sustainability across the United States. Together they will work under the funding auspices of the National Science Foundation-Science and Technology... more
Canadian rule: Some romaine lettuce from California must be tested
To protect Canadians from possible health risks, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is implementing temporary import conditions for romaine lettuce from the Salinas Valley (Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, San Benito, and Monterey counties) in Calif... more
‘Card check’ veto called for at California capitol rally
Amid a punishing drought, a bill that would make it easier for unions to organize California farms and ranches has landed on the governor's desk. A contingent of farmers and farm employees visited Sacramento recently to suggest that some prioritie... more