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Farm directory launched in New York

The New York State Department of Agriculture plans to launch a statewide online Farm Directory in mid-June. The Farm Directory will connect consumers to producers of farm products and promote New York farms. The Farm Directory will appear on the A... more

Strella Biotechnologies secures investor funding

Strella Biotechnology Inc., developer of proprietary produce sensor technology designed to reduce food waste and improve quality, has closed a Series A funding round totaling $8 million. The oversubscribed round was led by Millennium New Horizons,... more

National Watermelon Promotion Board: Eat the rind!

This month, the National Watermelon Promotion Board launched its largest consumer-focused campaign of the year, Use the Whole Watermelon. The campaign is designed to focus on the taste, health, economic and sustainable benefits of a watermelon, in... more

NHAES celebrates National Strawberry Month

The New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station is celebrating National Strawberry Month by highlighting several ongoing research projects that dig into how to grow more strawberries and for longer, how to grow disease-resilient strawberries, and even how to grow colorful strawberry flowers for decoration.

Cox Enterprises makes investment in Mucci Farms

This strategic partnership is the next phase in Cox building a multibillion-dollar controlled environment agriculture (CEA) business and establishing Cox as one of the leading providers of sustainable produce across North America.

Florida’s state budget increases university ag research funds

When Florida’s state budget takes effect on July 1, it will include funding for University of Florida agricultural research. [caption id="attachment_34565" align="alignright" width="98"] Scott Angle[/caption] The university’s Institute of F... more

EFI supports administration’s ethical recruitment efforts

Equitable Food Initiative (EFI), the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer groups, announces its support for the proposed new guidance on ethical recruitment from the Bide... more