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Asparagus growers eligible for training, cash
By Matt Milkovich, Managing EditorFor the rest of the summer, U.S. asparagus growers can apply for technical training and cash benefits under a USDA-Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) program.In April, the National Asparagus Council submitted a... more »
GPS increases farming efficiency
By Derrek Sigler, Assistant Editor When global positioning systems (GPS) were introduced, they revolutionized personal navigation. Those first units were big, expensive - and accuracy was measured in yards. Not anymore. Today, GPS is widespread.... more »
Happy Accident Leads to Designer Pumpkins
Ten years ago, Bob Koenders saw two intruders on his farm in Armada, Mich. Normally, he would have eliminated them and the threat they posed, but he decided to let them live. He's glad he... more »
Funk Farm Market to Close This Year
So, what do you do when you're ready to step away from the farm market, but nobody wants to take it over? Start early, said Fred Funk. "You won't execute your exit plan in a... more »
Keeping Track of Changes
You might have noticed some changes in the last couple of issues. First of all, VGN (and FGN) has a new assistant editor, Derrek Sigler. He introduced himself in last month's Editor's Letter. We're also... more »
Michigan Supreme Court Rules Against Appletree Marketing
A unanimous Michigan Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that apple producers and distributors that do not pay into the state's marketing fund can be liable for more than just the fees and fines under the Agricultural... more »
USDA to Promote Farmers’ Markets
USDA Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan announced the availability of $5 million in funding for the Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP), which will emphasize three priorities during 2010. The first will be a focus on the... more »
Ohio Wants a Say in Produce Safety Plan
Bob Jones hoped that this food safety thing would have been cleared up by now, but it's more confusing than ever. Produce growers today have to live up to a multiplicity of standards to keep... more »
Has Peruvian Asparagus Peaked?
Four years ago, Peruvian asparagus growers were feeling pretty confident -- and for good reason. Their industry had grown exponentially since 1991, when Peruvian asparagus was granted tariff-free access to the U.S. market. The U.S.... more »
USDA Grant to Benefit Mich. Produce Farmers
A project that will add millions of dollars to the local economy, expand marketing opportunities for local farmers and give urban dwellers easier access to fresh food recently got a boost from a $40,000 grant... more »
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