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Celebrating women in agriculture: Women in produce share experiences

Women are increasingly stepping into pivotal roles in the ag industry, challenging stereotypes and reshaping the industry. From small family farms to expansive commercial operations to leading at academic institutions, many women combine tradition with... more »

Chicago farm market’s success

Goebbert’s Farm, a northwest Chicago suburb farm market operation, has been selling fruits and vegetables since 1948. Goebbert’s Farm, based in South Barrington, Illinois, sells a large variety of fruit and vegetables, including cabbage, cucumbers,... more »

Naturipe Farms’ Earth-first philosophy

Naturipe Farms, based in Salinas, California, has been a pioneering force in berry production since 1917. With origins as a marketing cooperative for strawberries, Naturipe has since transformed into a vertically integrated company owned by... more »

NC State improves raspberries

While North Carolina is the leading U.S. grower of sweet potatoes, third in cucumbers and is in the Top 10 in apples and blueberries, the state isn't much of a player in raspberries. The flavorful... more »

Southeast strawberries pest management plan published

The Pest Management Strategic Plan for Strawberries in the Southeast (PMSP) has been released. The PMSP is for Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida growers. Read about the plan here. The states are... more »

Vertiberry chooses Sollum’s CEA technology

Vertiberry, an indoor strawberry farming operation, has chosen Sollum's LED lighting solution for its new facility in Québec. Expected to be operational by December, the indoor/TCEA facility will serve as a test bed for Vertiberry’s... more »

MSU researcher receives USDA grant for new SWD biopesticide

A Michigan State University researcher has received a $325,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to develop a yeast-based biopesticide that targets spotted wing drosophila (SWD), an invasive... more »

Florida strawberry growers aided by new varieties

New strawberry varieties are assisting Florida growers. Through hard work and efficient problem-solving, Florida growers have planted the fruits consumers enjoy from December through April. Kenneth Parker, executive director of the Florida Strawberry Growers Association,... more »

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