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Inaugural Global Harvest Automation Report released by Western Growers
Growers are keen to adopt automation to bridge the growing labor gap and ensure that their crops can be picked in time, according to the Global Harvest Automation Report, a first-of-its-kind study commissioned by Western Growers (WG). The report i... more
New investments in The Bee Corp will expand access to Verifli
Indianapolis, Indiana-based The Bee Corp. has secured another $1 million in funding from Flywheel Fund, IU Ventures, IU Angel Network and several other contributors. These investments in The Bee Corp will be used to expand access to Verifli and... more
CDC/WHO-approved vaccines in Mexico located by NCAE, Labormex
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) has partnered with longtime member Labormex to locate CDC/WHO approved vaccines in Mexico for H-2A Temporary Workers. Mexico is the largest provider of H-2A Temporary Agricultural Workers to U.S... more
Empire State Producers Expo Virtual Conference 2022 set
The New York State Vegetable Growers Association (NYSVGA) announced the Empire State Producers Expo Virtual Conference 2022 event will be held virtually on Feb. 21- March 11. NYSVGA made the following announcement: "After postponing the in-pers... more
In-person format works for Mid-Atlantic Fruit & Vegetable Conference
After last year’s virtual Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention, both growers and exhibitors as well as the convention organizers were eagerly looking forward to this year’s return to an in-person format. While the Pennsylvania Farm Show... more
Focus on industry during heart of Florida’s strawberry season
Wael Elwakil, a relatively new fruit and vegetable production agent with University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension Hillsborough County, explains why strawberries are so critical to west-central Florida fro... more
Watermelon grower Scotty Raines named 2022 Georgia Farmer of the Year
For Scotty Raines, the best part of farming is watching the fruits of his labor – witnessing those tiny seeds crack through the ground, bursting with life. Awe and dedication have paid off for Raines, who was just recognized with the title of 2... more