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Gotham Greens, Grateful Dead launch Grateful Greens
On the heels of Gotham Greens’ 10th-anniversary celebration, and as the company continues to expand its greenhouse footprint, Gotham Greens is excited to launch a new series of musical marketing partnerships featuring some of the most iconic bands ... more
New irrigation technologies’ showcase set for Georgia program
Industry professionals, homeowners and researchers will soon be able to get a firsthand look at new irrigation technologies in action at a demonstration irrigation site being constructed on the University of Georgia’s Griffin campus. On March 2... more
Pollination can improve strawberry quality and shape
Strawberries are aggregate fruits. They have multiple ovules per receptacle where the fruit is formed. The strawberry receptacle may have up to 500 ovules per berry. You will see these as “seeds” on the outside of the strawberry fruit which are c... more
Water measurement, reporting courses offered by UCCE
California water-rights holders are required by state law to measure and report the water they divert from surface streams. For people who wish to take the water measurements themselves, the University of California Cooperative Extension is offering ... more
TIPA members donate food to needy north Texans
Members of the Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) are working to help needy north Texans improve their diets through a food bank donation. As part of TIPA’s healthy eating campaign, the organization partnered with North Texas Food Bank ... more
Bacterial leaf spot, copper resistance found in New Jersey tomato, pepper
Copper resistance in bacterial leaf spot of tomato and pepper crops has been detected and more widespread than expected. While not surprising, copper resistance has been known to develop for decades now; however, this is the first time it has been co... more
New president, vice president elected by Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Convention
The Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention (OFVC) has elected a new president and vice president. Kelly Ciceran will take the place of president, while Doug Darling will serve as the new vice president. Ciceran has served as vice president since ... more