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Medfly quarantine declared in San Bernadino, California

A quarantine in the unincorporated area of Devore, San Bernardino County has been has been declared due to a Mediterranean fruit fly (Medfly) infestation. A total of two adult males, two mated females and multiple larvae have been detected to date... more

Dave Puglia selected to lead Western Growers

“The mentoring and support I have received from Tom Nassif and so many current and past directors has been amazing,” Puglia said.

Frieda Rapaport Caplan to be honored by Center for Growing Talent

Center for Growing Talent (CGT) will honor industry veteran, Frieda Rapoport Caplan, as the winner of the 2019 Women’s Catalyst Award. The award will be presented during the sold-out Women’s Fresh Perspectives Breakfast on Saturday, Oct. 19, in ... more

Syngenta showcases seeds in countrywide tour

Customers had the opportunity to meet with the company’s breeding, sales and product development teams to learn more about the newest technologies and innovations being developed by Syngenta.

Rantizo cleared by more states for drone spraying

This week Rantizo, an agtech drone spraying startup, added five more states to its list of eligible operations. With the latest approvals, the Rantizo footprint has grown beyond the Midwest, spanning into eastern and southern states as well. In Ju... more

Reininger joins Western Growers Insurance as account manager

In an effort to further bolster its demonstrated commitment to the agriculture industry, Western Growers Insurance Services (WGIS), a full service insurance agency, has added Marlo Reininger as senior account manager to its team. In this position, Re... more

Florida group seeks continuation of antidumping investigation of Mexican tomatoes

The following is a statement issued Oct. 14 from the Florida Tomato Exchange: "The Florida Tomato Exchange (FTE) has filed a request for continuation of the antidumping investigation of fresh tomatoes from Mexico. The investigation was suspended ... more