Vegetables
Feb. 27 is due date for Michigan specialty crop grant proposals
The Michigan Department of Agriculture is requesting proposals for grants through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Services. The program is designed to enhance the competitiveness of... more »
Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention kicks off Jan. 29
The 2019 Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention will be held Jan. 29-31 at the Hershey Lodge in Hershey, Pennsylvania. More than 2,400 fruit, vegetable,... more »
Insect control plan boosts greenhouse IPM
A control plan is key to managing insect pests in the greenhouse. “You plan ahead for something that could happen so you’re ready to go if something does happen,” said Luis Canas, associate professor in... more »
United Fresh creates school foodservice membership
K-12 school foodservice buyers will now be able to join the United Fresh Produce Association with the help of a new membership category. “Schools are legitimate volume foodservice buyers that collectively serve fresh produce to... more »
Bill would protect Florida fruit growers
As the 116th Congress begins, Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) re-introduced legislation with U.S. Representatives Vern Buchanan (R-Fla.) and Al Lawson (D-Fla) to help Florida fruit and vegetable growers combat unfair trade practices by Mexico. Specifically, the... more »
Why an organic dairy made the jump to packaged Brussels sprouts
How are you going to keep them down on the dairy farm when Brussels sprouts are wagging a compelling finger? A longtime Wisconsin dairy farm is going all in on a new certified organic fresh... more »
California Giant’s New Year’s resolution: Sustainability
One of California's largest strawberry brands has a resolution for the New Year. California Giant Berry Farms has set a goal of becoming fully sustainable by the end of 2019. The consulting group Measure to... more »
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