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Georgia Crowns Its New Watermelon Queen
March 11, 2010
The Georgia Watermelon Association crowned the 2010 Georgia Watermelon Queen during its annual meeting.
Famed Winegrape Region Quarantined
March 10, 2010
Pest infestation prompts action in California’s Napa and Sonoma counties.
Dow AgroSciences Plans R&D Expansion
March 9, 2010
Dow AgroSciences has announced plans for a multi-year expansion of its global headquarters in northwestern Indianapolis, with the investment of more than $340 million and the addition of more than 550 scientific and commercial jobs over the next five years.
Report Provides Direction For Colorado Food Policy Efforts
March 9, 2010
A report provides recommendations for Colorado food policy efforts, including the establishment a healthy food markets financing initiative with a funding to support the economic development of farmers’ markets and stands.
Farm Credit Drops New Country Rap Video
March 9, 2010
The Keepin’ It Rural video contest winner's country rap video pays homage to rural America.
Seminar On The Importance Of California’s Agricultural Exports
March 8, 2010
The Monterey Bay International Trade Association and the Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce have announced the upcoming luncheon seminar: The Importance of Agricultural Exports In Our State Economy. The seminar will be held at the Cathay House in Salinas on March 19 and the keynote speaker will be Assembly Member William Monning.
Marrone Bio Submits Two New Products For Registration Consideration
March 4, 2010
Marrone Bio Innovations (MBI) announced the submission of two new agricultural biopesticides to EPA for registration.
Tomato Supply Squeezed
March 3, 2010
In the wake of Florida’s January cold spell, fresh tomatoes are currently in short supply.
Green Onion Food Safety Guidance Document Available
March 3, 2010
Western Growers, in partnership with the Produce Marketing Association and United Fresh Produce Association as well as other industry associations, released a new voluntary food safety guidance document for the production and harvest of green onions.
Researchers Are Testing Disease-Resistant Potato Breeding Lines
March 3, 2010
Agricultural Research Service scientists are testing five new potato breeding lines with the hope of opening the door to new varieties that resist powdery scab and black dot diseases.
Labor Bill In New York Will Drive Up Costs, Regulations
March 3, 2010
New York state Senator James L. Seward, who participated in a Senate Agriculture Committee hearing on the Farm Worker Fair Labor Practice Act on Monday said the bill “would force farms to close, and drive one more industry, our top industry, out of New York state.”
USDA Launches Trade Adjustment Assistance For Farmers Program
March 3, 2010
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack launched USDA’s Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers Program to help agricultural producers adjust to the current economic environment.
Fungicide Now Registered On Additional Fruit And Vegetable Crops In California
March 3, 2010
The California Department of Pesticides Regulation has granted California registration to Chemtura Crop Protection’s Procure 480SC fungicide for use on 28 additional fruit and vegetable crops.
Product Spotlight: Bulk Harvest Bin
March 3, 2010
Decade Products has introduced a bulk harvest bin that fits directly on harvesting equipment, minimizing produce handing.
U.S. Supreme Court Refuses To Review Pesticide Case
March 2, 2010
“Regulatory overkill,” those are two of the words used in a statement by Bob Stallman, president or the American Farm Bureau Federation, regarding the Supreme Court’s refusal to review EPA’s pesticide application ruling.
San Joaquin Valley Growers Get 5% Water Allocation
March 1, 2010
Growers may receive up to 30% depending on additional precipitation.
Governor Pushes For More Ohio-Grown Food
February 24, 2010
In his recent State of the State address, Ohio Govenor Ted Strickland mentioned the need for more Ohio-grown foods for Ohio families.
Label Expansions For Insect Control Products Coragen And Altacor
February 24, 2010
Two insect control products from DuPont have received federal registration for use on more than 200 additional crops.
Bag Labeling Machine
February 24, 2010
A new produce bag labeling machine from Posie Packer Corp. handles wicketed and nonwicketed bags.
New York IPM Program Slated To Be Cut
February 24, 2010
The New York state Integrated Pest Management program will not be funded in the proposed New York budget.
Western Growers Foundation Aims To Sustain School Gardens
February 24, 2010
Western Growers Foundation recently sent $13,500 in school garden grants, educator resources, and drip irrigation kits to nine California schools.
Cutting-Edge Lab To Help Save Bees
February 23, 2010
Lab famous for SARS discovery enlisted in CCD mystery.
USDA, FDA Coordinating Efforts To Ensure Food Safety
February 22, 2010
USDA and FDA are working together to achieve the goals of enhancing the safety and quality of fresh produce in ways that take into account the wide diversity of farming operations.
Dow AgroSciences Makes Donation To Citrus Industry
February 22, 2010
Dow AgroSciences recently donated $10,000 to the Citrus Research and Development Foundation (CRDF) to help fund research for the control of citrus greening.
EPA Sets New Rules On Diesel Engines
February 19, 2010
