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Georgia ag commodity commissions seek nominations
The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) is calling out for growers to serve on the Peach State’s agriculture commodity commissions.
Senate, House make progress on Farm Bill
The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) is applauding movement on a farm bill from the House and Senate Agriculture Committees.
Michigan carrot growers support marketing program continuation
Michigan’s carrot producers have voted to continue the Michigan Carrot Industry Development Program.
New H-2A worker protections go into effect this year
The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a final rule on H-2A temporary worker protections that include allowing employees to invite labor and legal organizations to employer-provided housing.
California’s Mayra Paniagua receives strawberry award
Mayra Paniagua, a second-generation California grower, has received the Strawberry Industry Impact Award from the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Grimmway Farms to acquire San Miguel Produce
Grimmway Farms, Bakersfield, California, has entered into an agreement to purchase the assets of San Miguel Produce Inc., Oxnard, California.
UGA finds healthy school lunches benefit children’s health
School lunches have come a long way from square pizza and fish sticks, and students across the board are benefiting from improved nutritional standards in the cafeteria.
Idaho Potato Commission adds regional promotion director
Matt Zapczynski is the Idaho Potato Commission’s (IPC) new retail promotion director for the Northeast/Midwest.
Pennsylvania group highlights asparagus variety
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s (PHS) 2024 Gold Medal Plant winners, includes a high-yielding asparagus variety.
ZAG IT review boosts cybersecurity
ZAG Technical Services (ZAG) has released a new service offering promoting cybersecurity strength that is more accessible to growers and shippers.
Vegetable Growers News seeks reader feedback
Vegetable growers, what are your biggest concerns right now?
Foundation names Colby Pereira Ag Woman of the Year
Braga Fresh’s Colby Pereira has received the Grower-Shipper Foundation Agricultural Woman of the Year Award.
First Michigan vegetable report for 2024 released
As Michigan’s vegetable growers gear up for the 2024 growing season, they face unusual challenges stemming from the warmest winter on record, according to the first weekly report from Michigan State University Extension.
Cyber safety webinars scheduled
Zag cybersecurity webinars A series of webinars is designed to help growers take proactive steps to fortify their cybersecurity and improve efficiencies
Deadline for USDA local market grants approaches
The USDA has Local Agricultural Market Program (LAMP) funds available to promote farmers markets, local food programs and regional food partnerships.
UPL completes purchase of Corteva mancozeb fungicide
UPL Corporation Ltd. has completed the purchase of Corteva Agriscience’s solo mancozeb global fungicide business.
Robotics being tested sorting Vidalia onions
In time for this year’s Vidalia sweet onion harvest, robotics are helping sort onions on Georgia farms.
Climate projects funded by MSU
In Michigan, four research and outreach projects have been funded through the new Agricultural Climate Resiliency Program.
Packaging industry innovator dies
Kenneth Fox, founder of Fox Packaging, has died.