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Brighter Bites has new partnership with Mr Greens Produce

Brighter Bites, a nonprofit organization that delivers fresh fruits, vegetables and nutrition education resources directly into families’ hands, announces its new supplier partnership with Mr Greens Produce Texas. The partnership is a strategic one that... more »

Florida growers eligible for aid in wake of storm Eta

A disaster declaration has been issued for Florida after damage left in the wake of Eta, a major Category 4 hurricane. The storm was projected to cause at least $85 million in crop losses, especially... more »

Next phase of Colorado COVID-19 vaccines includes ag workers

On Feb. 26, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, Brigadier General Scott Sherman and Scott Bookman, Incident Commander with the Colorado Dept. of Public Health and Environment provided a much anticipated announcement that the state will enter... more »

South Texas vegetable crops heavily damaged by storm

So far, there are few silver linings related to the winter storm system that brought historically low temperatures and a mix of precipitation throughout Texas, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. As damage assessments begin... more »

Michigan State University’s 2021 Oceana Asparagus Day to be virtual

Michigan State University Extension will be holding the 2021 Oceana Asparagus Day virtually on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Participants will learn about updated pest control, managing root rot, nitrogen management, asparagus research activities taking place... more »

‘Michigan Agriculture Exporter of the Year’ applications sought

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is now accepting applications for its annual “Michigan Agriculture Exporter of the Year” award. Each year, MDARD recognizes a leading food or agriculture exporter for its efforts... more »

Executive changes bolster growth at Duncan Family Farms

Goodyear, Arizona-based Duncan Family Farms, a family-owned, multi-regional grower of over 9,000 acres of certified organic produce, announced Will Feliz has been appointed CEO, and co-founder Arnott Duncan has assumed the position of chairman. Feliz... more »

Texas growers suffer heavy vegetable crop losses

After a week of freezing temperatures, vegetable and citrus farmers across the state are assessing the damage, with widespread losses expected. “It’s down, it’s beat, it’s withered, and it’s falling apart,” Dante Galeazzi, President and... more »