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USApple explores post-harvest numbers, trends
The U.S. Apple Association is highlighting findings from its USAppleTracker report of national storage surveys to identify trends in production and va... more »
Time names Sweet Garleek from Row 7 as a best invention in 2023
A year after organic seed developer Row 7 Seed Company began selling its innovative products through Whole Foods, the company is expanding its presenc... more »
Broccoli, pepper awarded All-American Selections honor
North America’s most well-known and respected non-profit plant trialing organization, All-America Selections (AAS), has three new vegetable winners ... more »
Organic Seed Alliance celebrates 20 years
The Organic Seed Alliance is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year with a revitalized mission and vision statement, plus a new approach to seed w... more »
Organic Grower Summit addresses seed availability
The Organic Grower Summit (OGS) will feature a session on organic seed production. The session is one of six scheduled for the show, which is Nov. ... more »
Frutera to acquire Sun Belle, Giddings Fruit
Frutura, a global sales and marketing platform for fruit, plans to acquire berry companies Giddings Fruit and Sun Belle. “The agree... more »
Lipman adds UF breeder for conventional, organic produce
Sam Hutton, a renowned University of Florida (UF) tomato breeder, has joined Lipman Family Farms' R&D team as the grower-shipper's senior breeder.... more »
Melon growers applaud California crop despite tardiness
California farmers say this season’s melon crop was delayed by about two weeks due to cool temperatures and wet fields, which affected early harvest... more »
