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Frito-Lay Highlights “Local” Growers
May 27, 2009
Lay’s Potato Chips recently launched a nationwide marketing campaign, spotlighting potato growers from California, Florida, Maine, Michigan, and Texas that grow potatoes used in Lay’s Potato Chips. The growers are featured in national and regional television spots that were launched May 18.
Durivo Insecticide Receives California Label Approval
May 27, 2009
Syngenta Crop Protection's Durivo insecticide received registration from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation for use on a variety of vegetable crops, including leafy and fruiting vegetables, brassicas, and cucurbits.
20 Ontario Greenhouse Operations Merge
May 20, 2009
The new company becomes one of the largest greenhouse produce marketing operations in North America.
Wasted Watermelons Seen As Possible Ethanol Source
May 20, 2009
Agricultural Research Service studies have shown that simple sugars in watermelon juice can be made into ethanol.
Opposing The Employee Free Choice Act
May 20, 2009
The impact the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) would have on the agricultural industry was up for discussion at a recent press conference on Capitol Hill.
Bayer CropScience Introduces New Fungicidal Active Ingredient
May 20, 2009
Bayer CropScience unveiled fluopyram, a new crop protection solution.
GM Tomatoes With An Extra Shot Of Health
May 18, 2009
Scientists at Italy's Institute of Sciences and Food Production have developed genetically modified tomatoes expressing high levels of resveratrol.
Medical Mutual And The Chef’s Garden Partner To Provide Produce
May 13, 2009
Farm partners with Medical Mutual of Ohio to supply customers with fresh vegetables.
Truckers Bring In More Than Vegetables
May 13, 2009
Two separate produce loads in Arizona found to contain marijuana.
World’s Hottest Pepper Going Into 'Super' Sauce
May 13, 2009
Pepper is 100 times hotter than a jalapeno.
Rimon Insecticide Can Be Used On Tomatoes
May 8, 2009
EPA has granted federal registration to Rimon 0.83 EC (novaluron) insecticide for use on tomatoes, giving growers a new pest management tool and an addition to rotational programs.
Research To Cultivate Richly Colored Potatoes
May 8, 2009
Across southern Idaho this year, University of Idaho agricultural researchers will be investigating the in-season, harvest, storage, and packing processes that affect skin color and quality in specialty potatoes.
Preharvest Harpin Application Protects Fresh Cuts
May 8, 2009
Researchers from three institutions are experimenting with the use of harpin, a substance known to boost plants' resistance to disease, prior to harvest.
USDA To Conduct First Organic Survey
May 6, 2009
First-ever effort intended to find how face of agriculture is changing.
More Oregon Potatoes Headed For Russia
May 6, 2009
State’s growers take advantage of recent agreement.
John Tanimura Of Tanimura & Antle Dies
May 6, 2009
John Tanimura of Salinas, CA-based Tanimura & Antle passed away last week. He was 88. Tanimura was a co-founder of Tanimura & Antle, one of American Vegetable Grower’s Top 100 Growers in the West.
John Deere Ag Management Solutions, Raven Industries Enter Supplier Agreement
May 6, 2009
John Deere Ag Management Solutions and Raven Industries have joined forces to supply customers with a variety of application control solutions in the precision agricultural market.
Name Change For Marrone Organic Innovations
May 6, 2009
Marrone Organic Innovations, Inc., has revised its name to Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc., in a move to more accurately represent the company’s role in the discovery and development of effective and environmentally responsible pesticide active ingredients from novel biological sources.
A Look At The World’s Economy
May 6, 2009
Dr. David Kohl, an economist and former professor at Virginia Tech, assesses the current economic situation.
Postharvest Solutions
May 6, 2009
Bayer CropScience and Janssen Pharmaceutica NV, Beerse, Belgium, have concluded a multi-year research agreement to develop new postharvest solutions to protect fruit and vegetable produce against fungal diseases.
Declare Registered On Fruits And Vegetables
May 6, 2009
