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California CDPR approves ProBlad Verde fungicide
Sym-Agro has announced that the California CDPR has approved the expanded crop and disease uses of ProBlad Verde fungicide.
Zero waste achieved by biologicals provider
Biologicals provider Pro Farm Group Inc. (ProFarm) has achieved Total Resource Use and Efficiency (TRUE) certification for its reduction of waste.
Fresha expands carrot growing in Georgia
Fresha, a grower of locally grown carrots, has expanded its operational footprint by acquiring a south Georgia facility. The facility, located in Sparks, Georgia, between Tifton and Valdosta, Georgia, provides the Morris, Minnesota-based Fresha th... more
FDA to hear comments on leveraging technology
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has scheduled a virtual and in-person meeting to seek ideas on how the agency can leverage data and technology to advance food safety. The FDA is asking stakeholders to participate in the April 24 meeting on ... more
CEA Alliance welcomes supply chain loan guarantee program bill
The CEA Alliance applauds the introduction of the Food Supply Chain Capacity and Resiliency Act of 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Mike Braun (R-IN), is designed to provide critical alternative funding for the contro... more
Michigan fruit management guide updated
The Michigan Fruit Management Guide, which includes coverage of strawberries, has been released by Michigan State University (MSU) Extension.
Seed association summit to focus on leadership
The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) Leadership Summit is scheduled for June 15 - 19 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Summit is an annual event that is designed to provide a “crucial opportunity for mid- to senior-level seed company leadership... more