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Tomato grafting research shows potential, drawbacks
University of California researchers borrowed a page from the tree fruit industry handbook and looked at grafting tomato scion that produces desirable fruit onto hardy rootstocks. Part of the impetus behind their field trials, which... more »
Lipman Family Farms sees sustainability through breeding, growing
Lipman Family Farms includes sustainability throughout its North American production. While the Immokalee, Florida, family operation has expanded from growing tomatoes into other crops and related operations, it remains a grower at heart. Lipman has... more »
Washington State onion specialists to discuss weeds, insects
Washington State University researchers are hosting an insect and weed control field tour. The tour will be from 2-4 p.m. July 20 at the WSU Commercial Vegetable Farm in Pasco. The tour will focus on... more »
Local Bounti opens high-tech CEA facility in Georgia
Local Bounti, a U.S. indoor agriculture company combining vertical and greenhouse growing technologies, announced on July 14 the commencement of farming operations at its new controlled environment agriculture (CEA) facility in Byron, Georgia. "We are... more »
Midwest weed control day showcases tech
The Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day is returning to Benton Harbor, Michigan, in September. The Sept. 14 event is at the Michigan State University Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center in Benton Harbor. The... more »
Western Growers to honor California’s John Harris
Western Growers will honor California agricultural icon John Harris with its 2022 Award of Honor. The Award of Honor is Western Growers’ highest recognition of achievement and is given to individuals who have contributed extensively... more »
Stokes Seeds adds Southeast territory manager
Stokes Seeds has announced the hiring of Ethan Stanley as territory manager for North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Kentucky. In this position, Stanley will be responsible for seed and service to growers in the... more »
CDFA extends application period for beginning farmer training program
CDFA is extending the application period for the 2022 Beginning Farmer and Farmworker Training and Workforce Development Program (BFFTP). The agency is now accepting grant applications until Aug. 15, 2022, at 5 p.m., in order... more »
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