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BrightFarms announces voluntary regional recall of produce

BrightFarms is initiating a voluntary recall of packaged produce sold in Roundy's Supermarkets due to the potential presence of E. coli at its Rochelle, Illinois (Ogle County) greenhouse farm. The affected BrightFarms branded products are sold a... more

Florida Protected Ag and Hydroponics Conference set

2017 Florida Protected Ag and Hydroponic Conference will be hosted by the University of Florida/IFAS Live Oak and the UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center. Participants will have a unique opportunity to start the conference by visiting on... more

Company researches inserts for produce packing

Hazel Technologies will continue its research into developing new shelf-life extension technologies for fresh produce after receiving a second round of federal funding. The Chicago-based company will receive a second phase of funding from the USD... more

Consumers see ‘organic’ and ‘non-GM’ food labels as synonymous

Consumers are confused between foods labeled as “organic” and “non-genetically modified,” according to a new study led by a University of Florida professor. In fact, researchers found that some consumers view the two labels as synonymous. ... more

Are you considering controlled environment agriculture?

Are you considering getting into indoor growing of vegetable crops? Is controlled environment agriculture (CEA) in your future? Many growers are looking at vegetable production in controlled environment greenhouses to help meet market demand for l... more

USDA offers help for California producers to rebuild

USDA is targeting $4 million to help farmers, ranchers, and forest land owners in California recover from the recent wildfires. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will issue waivers for those interested in the Environmental Quali... more

Michigan joins in plea for ag protections in NAFTA

Jamie Clover Adams, director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, joined state and provincial counterparts from the United States, Mexico and Canada week to stress the necessity of the North American Free Trade Agreement (... more