Vegetables
Michigan carrot producers support marketing program
Michigan carrot producers have voted to continue the Michigan Carrot Industry Development Program, according to Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development Director Jamie Clover Adams. Clover Adams said the program will continue for an... more »
Sakata Seed America, Alf Christianson merge
Sakata Seed America and Alf Christianson Seed Co. have merged, effective immediately.According to a news release, the entity will operate under the Sakata Seed America name and will be headquartered in Morgan Hill, Calif. Sakata... more »
Micro markets take produce sales to the next level
Next year marks Vic Pemberton's 30th year in the vending business.And he's the first to say that three decades ago, he never would have predicted the revolution that's happening in the industry today.Owner of several... more »
Washington asparagus growers pursuing a rebound
The Washington state asparagus industry has taken a number of blows in the past couple of decades, but it appears the rocky road may be smoothing out a bit as new opportunities are seen on... more »
North Carolina berry industry loses key personnel
There's been a bit of a shakeup for the North Carolina strawberry industry in the last few months.For one thing, Debby Wechsler is no longer executive secretary of the North Carolina Strawberry Association (NCSA). She... more »
Michigan asparagus crop could be delayed
A long, cold winter won't cripple Oceana County's signature crop of asparagus.The only possible downside is that the crisp spears may be harvested slightly later than its usual first harvest of May 10. mLiveClick here... more »
New labels restrict use of select neonicotinoids in vegetables
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is requiring labels of select neonicotinoid insecticides to include new restrictions to protect honey bees and other pollinators. Specifically, all insecticides which can be applied as outdoor foliar sprays and... more »
Growers sought for tomato grafting project
Do you grow and sell tomatoes? If so, an Ohio State University/OARDC-based team hopes to hear from you soon.The team has set up a project to help ensure that commercial, fresh-market tomato growers benefit as... more »
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