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Strawberry harvest workers in Oregon detected with COVID-19

Nearly 60 incoming seasonal contract strawberry harvest workers for Planasa Oregon Operations LLC on Short Road in Klamath Falls tested positive for COVID-19 before they started work about two weeks ago, according to company officials.... more »

Website allows buyers, sellers to report suspected violations of Tomato Suspension Agreement

The Florida Tomato Exchange recently launched TomatoMonitor.com, which allows individuals and companies in the tomato trade to report suspected violations of the Tomato Suspension Agreement. The new website is an important tool for the industry... more »

New Mexico Extension to provide pesticide applicator training online

The pesticide safety education program at New Mexico State University is now offering workshops two ways online. Pesticide applicators may earn continuing education units by attending a webinar series or pre-recorded presentations. “Because of the... more »

Carroll ‘Chris’ Doll’s passing noted by Illinois specialty crop industry

The Illinois Specialty Growers Association made the following announcement on its Facebook page on Oct. 18. "We are so saddened to hear the news of Carroll "Chris" Doll's passing. Chris made a profound impact on... more »

Fresh fruit and vegetable program offered by 168 New Jersey schools

As part of the New Jersey Department of Agriculture’s continuing efforts to improve nutritional opportunities for school children, New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher today announced 168 New Jersey schools are participating in... more »

University of Florida offers Hydroponic Vegetable Production online course

Hydroponic Vegetable Production, a greenhouse training online course, has been announced by the University of Florida IFAS Extension. According to a news release, the most requested course by participants of the award-winning Greenhouse Online Training program from... more »

Specialty crop block grant recipients announced in North Caroliina

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services announced the recipients of over $1.25 million in funding from the USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. The funding will be used for projects that enhance the... more »

Greg Curcio joins Seedway as sales representative for New York-North

Seedway LLC has added Greg Curcio as sales representative for the New York – North Vegetable Seed Division. According to a news release, Curcio earned his bachelor’s degree in... more »