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UF estimates Hurricane Debby ag damages
The University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) has released damage estimates from Hurricane Debby. Hurricane Debby struck north Florida in early August. The agricultural production losses Florida experienced due to Hurricane Debby... more »
New AI-powered offering provides new lettuce thinning option for growers
Niqo Robotics has introduced its new RoboThinner technology to the North American market, aiming to improve lettuce farming through AI-driven precision. In a recent press release, Niqo Robotics boasted that RoboThinner uses real-time AI to... more »
Processing lines are weeding out toxic plants mixed with vegetable crops
Toxic weeds can be difficult to combat on processing lines. When poisonous Datura stramonium (commonly known as thorn apple, stinkweed, angel’s trumpet and jimsonweed) or nightshade (Solanum dulcamara) plants get mixed with green vegetables, the... more »
BrightFarms opens greenhouse in Yorkville, Illinois
BrightFarms, an in indoor farming operations, has opened a new greenhouse hub in Yorkville, Illinois, marking the first of three regional hubs to launch in 2024. The facility, located in the Chicago metropolitan area, adds... more »
Pop Vriend Seeds-KWS changes name
Plant breeder Pop Vriend Seeds gains a new name. On Oct. 1, the Netherlands-based Pop Vriend plans to officially change its name to KWS Vegetables Netherlands B.V. Pop Vriend Seeds made the announcement in a... more »
Markon annual summit attracts foodservice customers
A foodservice cooperative's annual summit attracted customers. Markon Cooperative recently brought some of its customers together at its annual Markon Summit. The three-day event brought together more than 200 representatives from their exclusive member companies... more »
USDA helping growers affected by Hurricane Debby
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is making indemnity payments to producers impacted by hurricane Debby. The USDA announced the counties that have triggered for payment under the Hurricane Insurance Protection-Wind Index (HIP-WI) endorsement for Hurricane... more »
A. Duda & Sons’ Ed Duda mourned
A. Duda & Sons' Ed Duda has died. Duda, a principal of A. Duda & Sons Inc., died Aug. 11. He was 91. Western Growers and the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) mourns the passing... more »
Current Issue
Accelerated deadline: FSMA 204 compliance may be coming faster than expected
Weeding out danger: Processing lines help remove toxic plants mixed with vegetable crops
East Coast diversification: Titan Farms expands from peaches into vegetables
Regenerating soil: Earth-friendly practices reinvigorate soil, aid grower efficiencies
Connecting innovation and education at the Great Lakes EXPO
Organic Grower: Strengthening Organic Systems
Veg Connections: Advancing onion thrips management
Farm Market & Agritourism: Managing increased customer traffic
Ag Labor Review: Transformative vs. performative
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