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California organic growers to benefit from CCOF endowment

A California Certified Organic Farmers Foundation (CCOF) endowment has been created to help organic growers continue growing organically produced crops.

Modified Atmosphere Packaging aids efficiencies

Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) technology offers benefits to growers and packers in terms of bulk packaging, supply chain efficiencies and product quality.

Potato Late Blight confirmed in Michigan

Potato late blight has been confirmed in a commercial field in St. Joseph County, Michigan marking the first detection of the disease in the area this year. Dr. Amanda Gevens from the University of Wisconsin-Madison reported the presence of the US... more

FreshEdge expands Southwest presence, acquires Frontier Produce

FreshEdge, a U.S. fresh food distribution network, has acquired Frontier Produce, a distributor based in Oklahoma. This move expands FreshEdge's footprint in the Southwest, enhancing its reach in Oklahoma and southwest Missouri. Frontier Produce h... more

Boyce Thompson Institute to celebrate 100th year

A Cornell-affiliated organization that promotes plant science research is celebrating its 100th birthday through a symposium.

New growers elected to Wisconsin Potato Industry Board

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has elected three growers to serve on the 2024 Wisconsin Potato Industry Board. The three-year terms began on July 1, 2024.

Atticus welcomes new senior business director

Ty Ferraro, the new senior business director, is a welcome addition to Atticus’ team. Atticus offers branded-generic herbicides, insecticides and fungicides solutions to growers.