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Lutz leaving PMA to start marketing, research company
A familiar name in the produce industry will depart his position with the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) Aug. 2 to start his own marketing, research and analytics company. Lutz has... more »
Mann Packing details work developing Caulilini
Have you met Caulilini? The packaged baby cauliflower florets made their debut in June at the United Fresh Produce Association’s 2019 Convention & Expo in Chicago. But the project started three and half years before,... more »
New video about critical aspects of vegetable production
The allied seed and variety improvement industries are critically important aspects of vegetable production systems in California. Most vegetables are annuals and have to be started every year from seeds, so seed production is critical... more »
Center of Excellence on Sustainable Food and Agricultural Systems at NMSU
Treating inflammation in livestock by supplementing their diet with capsaicin-rich chile peppers. Using industrial hemp to suppress the growth of weeds and soil-borne pathogens. These are potential examples of value-added agriculture that may become a... more »
Irrigation, pipeline project moving ahead in Moses Lake, Washington
Following many letters of support earlier this year by various organizations, cities, port districts, chambers of... more »
Wish Farms leases Salinas land from Gladstone Land Corp.
Gladstone Land Corp. (NASDAQ: LAND) (“Gladstone Land” or the “Company”) announced July 11 it has acquired 324 gross acres of farmland in Monterey County, California, for $9.0 million. The farm, located in Salinas, California, is used to grow... more »
International show setting for Colorado produce showcase
The Colorado Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association (CFVGA) will provide produce-focused food samples and direct consumers to Colorado-grown produce July 20-21 during the Slow Food Nations Taste Marketplace. The event takes place at Larimer Square... more »
New UC strawberries have disease resistance, other traits
The Public Strawberry Breeding Program at the University of California, Davis, has released five new varieties that will help farmers manage diseases, control costs and produce plenty of large, robust berries using less water, fertilizer... more »
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