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Queen banking could aid beekeepers
Keeping queen bees chilled in indoor refrigeration units can make the practice of “queen banking” — storing excess queens in the spring to supplement hives in the fall — more stable and less labor-intensive. [caption... more »
Michigan asparagus growers to vote on research, promotion program
Michigan’s asparagus producers will be voting on whether to continue the Michigan Asparagus Industry Development Program in a referendum in March. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is conducting the referendum, which... more »
Viva Fresh returns reception, networking events
During the March 30-April 1 Viva Fresh convention and expo, the Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) plans to return two popular events. TIPA’s In Bloom Women’s Committee announces it plans to host its Challenge Accepted!... more »
Gabriel Strickland joins Stokes Seeds’ Southeast U.S. team
Stokes Seeds, Holland, Michigan, has hired Gabriel Strickland as product development manager for the Southeast U.S. Strickland will be responsible for testing and identifying new products for introduction to the Stokes Seeds product line and... more »
G&R Farms promotes charitable promotions
G&R Farms' charitable efforts are helping the communities served by the sweet onion grower's retail store customers. In November and December, G&R partnered with regional grocery store operators throughout the U.S. to raise $8,000 in... more »
Westside Produce’s Jim Malanca plans to leave post
Jim Malanca, the longtime vice president of sales and marketing for Westside Produce, a major melon grower, is planning to leave his position. For 40 years, Malanca has helmed melon sales as a company owner... more »
Agritourism convention bus tour visits central Texas farms
The Feb. 3-7 NAFDMA International Agritourism Association Convention & Expo in Austin, Texas, drew the highest turnout in nearly two decades. More than 900 agritourism operators , including fruit and vegetable growers and farm retail... more »
New indoor strawberry launched by vertical farming operator Oishii
Vertical farming operator Oishii has introduced its newest strawberry varietal. The Koyo berry is touted as “bursting with sweetness” and an... more »