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New IFPA global industry relations staffer added
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has made a staff addition.
Pyka partners with SLC Agrícola for fully autonomous, electric crop protection aircraft
Pyka has signed a commercial agreement with SLC Agrícola to deliver fully autonomous, electric crop protection aircraft to SLC Agrícola.
American Sweet Potato Marketing Institute hires new director
The American Sweet Potato Marketing Institute (ASPMI) has hired Jeff Smutny as executive director.
Irrigation tech field day set planned by WSU
Washington State University (WSU) and the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission are scheduling an irrigation field day to show growers the latest in irrigation technological advances.
California growers work to save heat-stressed crops
The continuing, scorching temperatures faced by California growers can put crops, including vegetables and melons, at risk.
MSU’s vegetable crop report provides updates, indicates rising disease pressures
Michigan State University (MSU) Extension has issued a crop report highlighting increased disease pressures across various vegetable crops.
Bulk weigh filling machine introduced by WeighPack
A new bulk weigh filling machine has been introduced by precision weigh-filling and packaging machinery manufacturer WeighPack Systems Inc.
Michigan Asparagus season ends with strong sales
The 2024 Michigan asparagus season wrapped up one week early with a surplus of produce, marking successful efforts from the MAAB.
Partnership of Monarch Tractor, Verizon fosters sustainable farming partnership
A partnership between Monarch Tractor and Verizon Business is designed to support more sustainable farming practices through Verizon’s network connectivity.
New statewide Florida Extension agent educates growers on food safety
A new statewide Florida Extension agent is helping growers manage food safety concerns.
Precision ag open house scheduled
Growers can learn the latest in weather and crop sensing advancements in an upcoming open house.
Braga Fresh debuting organic chopped salad kits
Braga Fresh Family Farms is rolling out new organic chopped salad kits.
Sustainability report released by Wholesum
Wholesum has released its latest scorecard on how it handles sustainability.
Penn State Extension offers webinar to assist stressed farmers
Penn State Extension will host a webinar from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m on Aug. 6, 2024, which is designed to help attendees recognize signs of stress and provide effective support to farmers.
Extreme Heat Awareness Month spotlights farmworker heat safety
The Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) is promoting heat safety and is urging agricultural employers, workers to prevent sun and heat illnesses.
Piece rate recordkeeping webinar scheduled by Washington growers groups
Two Washington growers organizations are collaborating to help the state’s growers deal with piece rate recordkeeping.
Farmworker heat-related illness toolkit available
Two organizations are working to help farmworkers better cope with oppressive heat.
Report: 4th of July summer cookout cost hits record high
Families celebrating the 4th of July holiday will continue to find stubbornly high prices at the grocery store. An Independence Day cookout will cost $71.22 for 10 guests this year, based on the 2024 American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) annual marketbasket survey.
Ohio State to host Crop, Soil & Water Field Night
Ohio State University (OSU) is hosting a Crop, Soil & Water Field Night.
USDA: insurance options enlarged for specialty, organic growers
Fresh and processing tomatoes, potatoes, cabbage and other fruits and vegetables are to benefit from changes in USDA’s crop insurance options.