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Former president and CEO of the Texas Produce Association, McClung, dies
John McClung, former president and CEO of the Texas Produce Association (predecessor to TIPA), died Saturday, Oct. 2 in South Texas. McClung was a leader not only for the Texas produce industry, but for all of fresh produce. Even a decade after hi... more
Tractor efficiency increased, thanks to Purdue hydraulics research
Modern agricultural tractors contain so much cutting-edge technology, they rival even the latest spacecraft. But the back end is still old-school, relying largely on fossil fuels. So any optimization in tractor efficiency is a huge win for the enviro... more
Adaptation to regionalized plants and artificial diets helps honeybee breeding
Honeybees could be intentionally bred to thrive on plants that are already locally present or even solely on artificial diets, according to the USDA Agriculture Agricultural Research Service. ARS researchers found individual bees respond different... more
Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus hits Salinas lettuce
As one of the largest producers of leafy greens, the Salinas Valley is well known for its reputation as the salad bowl of the world. But as the state tackled a global pandemic this past year, crops were fighting their own virus, the Impatiens Necroti... more
Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association conference signup ending
Register for the Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association Annual Conference and Tradeshow today. This year’s conference will be at the Lodge at Gulf State Park on Nov. 18-19, 2021. Conference educational sessions include tree fruit, sm... more
Continuing Budget Resolution passage benefits California farmers
On Sept. 30, Congress passed the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act, a continuing resolution to fund the government through Dec. 3. The act also includes supplemental aid to farmers and ranchers, who have endured one... more
Grant focused on integrated pest management set in Tennessee
“It’s pest management the right way,” said Heather Kelly, plant pathologist at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, “With integrated pest management, we are managing pests with more than one tool, only when you need to and as... more