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Clemson researchers develop new technology to help vegetable growers
Most South Carolina vegetable growers agree that proper fertilization and irrigation are important for their crops. But just how much fertilizer is enough? Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service researchers have taken the guesswork out of... more »
NC State’s Plant Breeding Consortium sets International Plant Breeding series
North Carolina State University’s Plant Breeding Consortium has announced a new seminar series in International Plant Breeding. The initial series will consist of six seminars during April and May 2021 on Thursdays from noon-1 p.m.... more »
Tanimura & Antle acquires Boston-based Green City Growers
Employee owned grower-shipper, Tanimura & Antle announced March 9 the acquisition of Boston, Massachusetts, based Green City Growers. According to a news release, the merger of the two companies is based on a common commitment... more »
Five Crowns, Gloriann Farms open new facility in Tracy, California
Five Crowns, a family-owned third-generation grower, packer, shipper and processor of fresh produce, has opened its new facility in Tracy, California, with partner GloriAnn Farms. The new facility will expand the value-added sweet corn program... more »
California’s shift to safer pest management spurred by cross-sector work group
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation and California Department of Food and Agriculture launch a broad new work group to accelerate the systemwide adoption of safer, sustainable pest control practices. According to a news release,... more »
Mississippi State’s Barickman drives increasing lettuce yields for Flora company
A Mississippi State University scientist is partnering with a local lettuce producer and significantly improving yields and business. Salad Days, LLC, a local greenhouse hydroponics salad producer in Flora owned by Jamie Redmond and his... more »
USDA suspends South Texas Onion marketing order provisions
USDA announced March 9 suspension of the South Texas Onion marketing order provisions. This action is a result of a referendum held by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service concerning continuance of the marketing order. In the... more »
Errotabere Ranches leads on Western challenges
Managing more than 5,000 acres of diverse crops in California’s Central Valley entails a thorough accounting of one’s water. For Daniel Errotabere, a third-generation grower and partner in Errotabere Ranches, it’s distributing what he calls... more »
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