Marketing
Great Lakes EXPO to host MarketMaker Program
MarketMaker is an interactive Web site designed to connect food producers, distributors, buyers and sellers. It was introduced in Michigan in early 2008 by the Michigan State University Product Center. MarketMaker includes 12 states plus... more »
Mhonpaj’s Garden
It's a long way from the tropical highlands of Southeast Asia to the temperate prairie of central Minnesota. But while the physical climate is a lot frostier in Minnesota, the political climate has been warmer... more »
Some Tomato Pickers get an Extra Penny Per Pound
There has been a breakthrough – although some call it a breakdown – that will put more money into the pockets of workers who pick tomatoes in the southeastern United States. Two things happened in... more »
Sakata Seed America Names New President
David Armstrong will assume the position of president and CEO of Sakata Seed America. Armstrong will replace Paul Bennett, who is retiring after 12 years as Sakata's president and CEO. Armstrong will oversee research, production,... more »
Laura Heuser Dies
Laura Heuser, an early activist expanding the role of women in agriculture, and the owner, with her husband Wally, of Summit Tree Sales in Hartford, Mich., died Oct. 4. She was 81. Laura was a... more »
Business Files Help Growers Find a Niche
You own some land in North Carolina. You're trying to figure out what to do with it. You've considered growing some sort of crop, but what should you grow? And will anyone buy it? If... more »
Wine Sales at Farmers’ Market OK’d
Pick up some homegrown tomatoes, some fresh sweet corn and a nice bottle of wine. Soon you'll be able to do it all in one place, and it won't be one of those fancy mega-marts.... more »
Procure Registered for Vegetables
EPA has granted federal registration to Chemtura Crop Protection's Procure 480SC fungicide for use on 28 additional fruit and vegetable crops. The registration gives growers a powerful new tool for controlling powdery mildew and black... more »
New Fumigant Rules Could Put Some Growers out of Business
EPA released its newest rules for applying soil fumigant pesticides a couple of months ago, and growers are still trying to figure out what the rules mean for them. Some things are certain: The new... more »
Michigan Carrot Growers Vote for Marketing Program
Michigan carrot producers have voted to continue the Michigan Carrot Industry Development Program, according to the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA). The program will continue for an additional five years, ending July 7, 2014. The... more »
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